Abhorrences

/əbˈhɔːrənsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of abhorrence; multiple instances or different objects of intense hatred and disgust.

Etymology

Simple English pluralization of abhorrence by adding -s. Maintains the Latin root abhorrere but allows discussion of multiple distinct things that provoke revulsion.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, some emotions like 'abhorrence' are rarely pluralized in everyday speech—we say 'I have an abhorrence of cruelty' rather than 'I have multiple abhorrences'—showing that intense emotions tend to feel singular and unified in our minds.

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