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Abhorrent vs Pestilent - What's the difference?

abhorrent | pestilent |

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between abhorrent and pestilent

is that abhorrent is (archaic) inconsistent with; far removed from; strongly opposed to, as, abhorrent thoughts while pestilent is (archaic) harmful to morals or public order.

As adjectives the difference between abhorrent and pestilent

is that abhorrent is (archaic) inconsistent with; far removed from; strongly opposed to, as, abhorrent thoughts while pestilent is highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.

abhorrent

English

(Webster 1913)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (archaic) Inconsistent with; far removed from; strongly opposed to, as, abhorrent thoughts.
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  • Contrary to; discordant.
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  • Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.
  • Detestable or repugnant.
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    • Usage notes

    * Nouns to which abhorrent is often applied: behavior, act, crime, practice, thing. * (opposed) abhorrent'' is typically folled by ''from . * (contrary) abhorrent'' is followed by ''to .

    Related terms

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

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    pestilent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.
  • (informal) Annoying.
  • (archaic) Harmful to morals or public order.

    • Synonyms

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