Abomination

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /əˌbÉ‘m.əˈneɪ.ʃnÌ©/, /əˌbÉ‘m.ɪˈneɪ.ʃnÌ©/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Alternative forms

• abhomination obsolete
• abominacioun obsolete

Origin

First attested around 1350. From Middle English abominacioun, from Middle French abomination ("horror, disgust"), from Late Latin abōminātiō ("abomination"); ab ("away from") + ōminārī ("prophesy, foreboding"), from ōmin ("omen").

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Full definition of abomination

Noun

1. An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. First attested around 1150 to 1350.

1. The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred; abhorrence; detestation; loathing. First attested around 1350 to 1470.
2. (obsolete) A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution. Attested from around (1350 - 1470) to the late 15^th century.
3. That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred; very often with religious undertones. First attested around 1350 to 1470.
• Antony, most large in his abominations. Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, III-vi

Synonyms

• detestation
• loathing
• abhorrence
• disgust
• aversion
• loathsomeness
• odiousness