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abomination

/əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun

In Latin: abōminātiō Wiktionary

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  1. An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred
  3. A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution.

Origin

From Middle English abominacioun, from Middle French abomination (“horror, disgust”), from Late Latin abōminātiō, abōminātiōnem (“abomination”) Doublet of abominatio.

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