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Abhorrence vs Antagonism - What's the difference?

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Abhorrence is a related term of antagonism.


As nouns the difference between abhorrence and antagonism

is that abhorrence is extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing while antagonism is a strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

abhorrence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.
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  • (obsolete, historical) An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.
  • A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.

    • Related terms

    * abhor * abhorred * abhorrency * abhorrent * abhorrently * abhorrer * abhorrible * abhorring

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    antagonism

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.
    • The longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.

    Related terms

    () * agon * agonism * antagonist * antagonistic * antagonize