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Synonyms & Similar Words
abhor
despise
detest
hate
disdain
scorn
contempt
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aversion
antipathy
hostility
animosity
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bitterness
resentment
spite
malice
ill will
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disapproval
displeasure
dissatisfaction
discomfort
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misgiving
doubt
distrust
dislike
disaffection
odium
loathing
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Meaning of Loathe
According to Oxford Dictionary, "loathe" means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "loathe" as to feel intense dislike or hatred for something or someone.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "loathe" means to feel a strong feeling of dislike or hatred for something or someone.
Example Uses
- I loathe it when people litter in public places.
- She loathes the idea of working on weekends.
- He loathes the new policy implemented by the company.
- The smell of rotten fish makes me loathe the beach.
- The thought of public speaking makes her loathe the idea of being a teacher.