To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body but as president I must put the interest of America first

What does abhorrent mean in this sentence

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In this sentence, "abhorrent" means that leaving office before the term is completed is deeply repugnant or unacceptable to the speaker. It conveys a strong sense of aversion or distaste, indicating that the idea of leaving early goes against the speaker's principles or instincts.