abomination

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das starken Abscheu, Hass oder Ekel hervorruft, oft eine Person, Handlung oder Sache, die als verwerflich, abscheulich oder moralisch widerwärtig gilt.

A noun describing something that causes intense disgust, hatred, or loathing, often referring to a person, action, or thing considered vicious, vile, or morally repugnant.

1. Loathsome personC1formal

   A person who is considered extremely disgusting or hateful.

   widerwärtiger Mensch

   • The dictator was an abomination to his people.
   • In the eyes of the community, the traitor was an abomination.
   • He was regarded as an abomination for his cruel acts.

   Synonymebeastfiendmonsterogrewretch

2. Intense disgustC1formal

   A feeling of strong hatred mixed with disgust.

   Abscheu

   • She looked at the crime scene with abomination.
   • His actions filled her with abomination.
   • The public expressed their abomination at the scandal.

   Synonymeabhorrenceaversiondetestationdisgusthatredloathingrepugnancerepulsionrevulsion

   Antonymeadmirationfondnesslikinglove

3. Vicious actionC1formal

   An action that is extremely wicked or vile, causing disgust or horror.

   Abscheulichkeit

   • The genocide was an abomination against humanity.
   • Slavery is considered an abomination in modern society.
   • The destruction of the ancient temple was an abomination.

   Synonymeatrocitycrimeevilhorroriniquitymonstrosityobscenityoutragevillainywickedness