Loathe: meaning, definitions and examples

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loathe

 

[ loʊð ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

strongly dislike

To feel intense or extreme disgust or hatred towards someone or something. It is a strong negative emotion that goes beyond simple dislike.

Synonyms

abhor, despise, detest, hate

Examples of usage

  • I loathe having to wake up early in the morning.
  • She loathes the idea of working with him again.
  • He loathes the taste of olives.

Translations

Translations of the word "loathe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 odiar

🇮🇳 घृणा करना

🇩🇪 verabscheuen

🇮🇩 membenci

🇺🇦 ненавидіти

🇵🇱 nienawidzić

🇯🇵 嫌う (kirau)

🇫🇷 détester

🇪🇸 odiar

🇹🇷 nefret etmek

🇰🇷 혐오하다 (hyeomohada)

🇸🇦 يكره (yakrah)

🇨🇿 nenávidět

🇸🇰 nenávidieť

🇨🇳 厌恶 (yànwù)

🇸🇮 sovražiti

🇮🇸 hata

🇰🇿 жек көру

🇬🇪 სძულს (sdzuls)

🇦🇿 nifrət etmək

🇲🇽 odiar

Etymology

The word 'loathe' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'lāthian', which means 'to hate'. Over time, the meaning of 'loathe' has evolved to represent a strong feeling of disgust or aversion towards something or someone.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,366, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.