Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #8500
Word (Wort)

der abscheu

Translation (Übersetzung) disgust, revulsion, abhorrence
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈapʃɔɪ̯]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
formal emotion negative literary moral
Abscheu is a masculine noun that expresses a strong feeling of disgust or revulsion. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe moral or physical repulsion. The word carries a stronger emotional weight than simple 'Ekel' and implies a deep-seated aversion.

abscheu - German Nouns - abscheu Meaning - abscheu Translation - abscheu Nouns Examples

abscheu is a German Nouns

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abscheu Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Er empfand tiefen Abscheu vor der Grausamkeit.
He felt deep disgust at the cruelty.
Expressing moral repulsion
Der Gedanke an das Verbrechen erregte in mir Abscheu.
The thought of the crime aroused disgust in me.
Describing emotional reaction
Mit Abscheu wandte sie sich von der Szene ab.
With disgust, she turned away from the scene.
Physical reaction to something repulsive

abscheu Word Family - abscheu Related Words - abscheu Family Members

abscheu Word Family (Wortfamilie)

abscheu word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn abscheu family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore abscheu related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
abscheulich
Meaning: disgusting, abominable
Example: Das war eine abscheuliche Tat.
Adjective
related verb (verwandtes Verb)
abscheuen
Meaning: to abhor, detest
Tense: Präsens
Example: Ich abscheue solche Lügen.
Verb
etymological root (etymologische Wurzel)
Scheu
Meaning: shyness, timidity
Example: Die Scheu vor Neuem ist normal.
Noun

abscheu Usage - abscheu Collocations - abscheu Idioms - abscheu Synonyms - abscheu Antonyms

abscheu Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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abscheu Collocations (Kollokationen)

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Abscheu empfinden
to feel disgust
High frequency
Abscheu erregen
to arouse disgust
Medium frequency
mit Abscheu
with disgust
High frequency
vor Abscheu
out of disgust
Medium frequency
tiefen Abscheu
deep disgust
Medium frequency
moralischer Abscheu
moral disgust
Medium frequency
Abscheu vor etwas haben
to have disgust for something
High frequency

abscheu Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Abscheu und Ekel
disgust and revulsion
Emphasizes intense feelings of repulsion
jemandem Abscheu einflößen
to instill disgust in someone
To cause someone to feel strong disgust

abscheu Synonyms (Synonyme)

abscheu synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for abscheu and expand your German vocabulary. Learn abscheu similar words and their usage.

Ekel
Meaning: disgust, nausea
High similarity
Widerwille
Meaning: aversion, repugnance
High similarity
Abneigung
Meaning: aversion, dislike
Medium similarity
Verachtung
Meaning: contempt, scorn
Medium similarity
Abscheulichkeit
Meaning: abomination, atrocity
Low similarity

abscheu Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Sympathie
Meaning: sympathy
Zuneigung
Meaning: affection, fondness
Begeisterung
Meaning: enthusiasm
Wohlgefallen
Meaning: pleasure, satisfaction

abscheu Semantically Related Words - abscheu Contextually Related Words - abscheu Thematically Related Words

abscheu Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

abscheu semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to abscheu. Explore abscheu related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn abscheu contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Ekel Widerwille Verachtung Empörung Entsetzen Grauen Abscheulichkeit

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