Odium: meaning, definitions and examples
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odium
[ หoส.di.ษm ]
strong hatred
Odium refers to widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions. It is often associated with public condemnation and can arise from various situations, including scandals or moral failings.
Synonyms
abomination, contempt, disdain, hatred.
Examples of usage
- The politician faced public odium after the corruption scandal was revealed.
- Her actions were met with odium by the community, leading to her resignation.
- The film received odium for its controversial portrayal of historical events.
Translations
Translations of the word "odium" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รณdio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฃเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hass
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebencian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฝะฐะฒะธััั
๐ต๐ฑ nienawiลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใฟ
๐ซ๐ท haine
๐ช๐ธ odio
๐น๐ท nefret
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฆ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุงููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nenรกvist
๐ธ๐ฐ nenรกvisลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไปๆจ
๐ธ๐ฎ sovraลกtvo
๐ฎ๐ธ hat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะบ ะบำฉัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nifrษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ odio
Etymology
The word 'odium' comes from the Latin term of the same spelling, which means 'hatred' or 'hatefulness.' In classical literature, it was used to describe moral condemnation, particularly in political contexts. Over the centuries, the term evolved to encapsulate broader feelings of aversion and loathing, eventually entering the English language in the early 17th century. As it transitioned into modern usage, 'odium' retained its connotation of strong emotional repulsion, becoming a formal term often employed in discussions of public sentiment and societal judgment.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,689, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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