嫌悪する
kyougai suruverb★Intermediate— to detest
formalinformal
To feel strong disgust or hatred toward something or someone.
彼女は暴力を嫌悪する
She detests violence.
彼は嘘をつく人を嫌悪する
He detests people who lie.
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This verb is often used to express strong moral or ethical disapproval.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 嫌悪する in formal or serious contexts, while 嫌う is more casual.
⚡Gold Rule
Stronger than 嫌う
嫌悪する expresses a stronger feeling of disgust or hatred compared to 嫌う.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 嫌 (disgust) and 悪 (evil, bad) with the verb する (to do).
📝Usage Notes
This verb is stronger than 嫌う (to dislike) and is often used in formal or serious contexts.
Word Breakdown
嫌
disgust
root悪
evil, bad
rootする
to do
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