Literally, to shrink back from with horror or dread; hence, to regard with repugnance; hate extremely or with loathing; loathe, detest, or abominate: as, to abhor evil; to abhor intrigue.To fill with horror and loathing; horrify.Synonyms Hate, Abhor, Detest, etc. See hate.To shrink back with disgust, or with fear and shudderings.To be antagonistic; be averse or of opposite character: with from.