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Discover LudwigThe phrase "abhor the idea" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing a strong dislike or hatred for a particular concept or suggestion.
Example: "Many people abhor the idea of animal testing for cosmetics, believing it to be unethical."
Alternatives: "detest the notion" or "loathe the thought".
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"At the same time, I'm a writer and I abhor the idea of censorship".
They abhor the idea of their sisters mingling with men who are strangers.
"At a personal level I abhor the idea that we actually have a very strict migration target.
And for hip-hop nostalgists (who might well abhor the idea), there's another 21st-century touch: "original virtual performances" to resurrect Eazy-E (from N.W.A).
But, although most delegates relish the "Stoiber show" once in a while, they also abhor the idea of the Bavarian tail wagging the Christian Democratic dog.
"But they have beautiful shapes and colours and on a personal level I abhor the idea of extinctions when it results from deliberate ignorance.
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Winnicott abhorred the idea of giving advice.
Gooden once abhorred the idea of working in relief.
It was never a secret that she abhorred the idea of going public.
"He abhorred the idea of art that was too precious, too elite.
Now he says he will make his decision after consulting his coalition partners, one of whom abhors the idea.
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