abomination

Definition

An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Onely th’adulterous Anthony, most large / In his abhominations, turnes you off"
• "Religious sodomy was practised by male prostitutes in the Hebrew temple groves, which was one of the abominations of Israel that Josiah cleared away."
• "Appalled by a child she found hideous, Philyra begged the gods to free her from having to rear such an abomination."