The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Abhor \Ab*hor"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Abhorred; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Abhorring.] [L. abhorrere; ab + horrere to bristle, shiver,
   shudder: cf. F. abhorrer. See Horrid.]
   1. To shrink back with shuddering from; to regard with horror
      or detestation; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to
      detest to extremity; to loathe.
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            Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is
            good.                                 --Rom. xii. 9.
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   2. To fill with horror or disgust. [Obs.]
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            It doth abhor me now I speak the word. --Shak.
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   3. (Canon Law) To protest against; to reject solemnly. [Obs.]
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            I utterly abhor, yea, from my soul
            Refuse you for my judge.              --Shak.
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   Syn: To hate; detest; loathe; abominate. See Hate.
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