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Abhor to hate sth, for example a way of behaving or thinking, especially for moral reasons
She abhors any form of cruelty towards animals.
Bigot a person who has very strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions about race, religion or
politics and who will not listen to or accept the opinions of anyone who disagrees
a religious/racial bigot
Prejudiced Person having an unreasonable dislike of or preference for sb/sth, especially based
on their race, religion, sex, etc.
Few people will admit to being racially prejudiced
I was a little prejudiced against him because of his background.
I think it's an excellent article, but then I'm prejudiced—I wrote it.
Made to look exactly like sth in order to trick people into thinking that they are getting the real
thing, not genuine; imitating something superior
He was arrested for attempting to sell counterfeit watches.
Are you aware these notes are counterfeit?
4) Enfranchise, Give Voting Rights
Obstruct sth to block a road, an entrance, a passage, etc. so that sb/sth cannot get through, see
past, etc.
You can't park here; you're obstructing my driveway.
First check that the accident victim doesn't have an obstructed airway.
The pillar obstructed our view of the stage.
(sth) to make sth such as an interest, emotion, etc. start to grow in sb; to start to be felt by sb
It was her teacher who kindled her interest in music.
an amount of money that is paid to sb for the work they have done
Generous remuneration packages are often attached to overseas postings.
abrasive an abrasive substance is rough and can be used to clean a surface or to make it
smooth
abrasive kitchen cleaners
Rub down with fine abrasive paper.
Throughout his career he was known for his abrasive manner
The cleaner has a mildly abrasive action