afschuw

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From afschuwen (literally “to shoo off, shoo away”). Compare German Abscheu, Swedish avsky, Swedish afsky.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑf.sxyu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: af‧schuw

Noun[edit]

afschuw m (uncountable)

  1. revulsion, abhorrence, repugnance, horror, abomination (strong aversion)

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