Detest, loathe (5)

I believe the answer is:

abhor

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'detest' is the first definition.
(abhorring is a kind of detesting)

'loathe' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for abhor that I've seen before include "Execrate" , "Find disgusting" , "Regard with repugnance" , "Find horrible" , "Not like" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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