Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

abhor-violence

verb
/əbˈhɔːr ˈvaɪələns/
Definition
To regard violence with extreme hatred or disgust.
Examples
  • Many individuals abhor violence and actively work towards peaceful resolutions.
  • She abhors violence in any form, advocating for non-violent methods instead.
Meaning
To feel a strong aversion or repulsion towards acts of violence.
Synonyms
  • detest
  • loathe
  • despise
  • abominate
  • hate