1. abhor Abhor is stronger than despise, implying a shuddering recoil, especially a moral recoil. "How many shun evil as inconvenient who do not abhor it as hateful." TRENCH Serm. in Westm. Abbey xx Synonyms: abhor, abominate, dislike, loathe, scorn, despise, hate, nauseate, shun, detest Antonyms: admire, crave, esteem, love, approve, desire, like, relish, covet, enjoy