Abhorrence

Intense moral and emotional revulsion.

Family Disgust
Valence strongly negative
Arousal moderate activation
Intensity Intense

Intense moral and emotional revulsion. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where abhorrence lives in the body

Face
Strong heat or tension
Strong
Stomach
A sinking pull or knot
Moderate
Chest
A faint pull
Quiet

Related emotions

LoathingDisgust familyRevulsionDisgust familyMoral disgustNegative family
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for abhorrence. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.