What is "abhored"

Usage examples of "abhored".

But a servant came almost at once, lighting a holocaust of candles in every holder and sconce in the roomPharos abhored the darknessand Caris felt a twinge of satisfaction that he had guessed aright.

But a servant came almost at once, lighting a holocaust of candles in every holder and sconce in the room—Pharos abhored the darkness—and Caris felt a twinge of satisfaction that he had guessed aright.