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Odium: meaning, definitions and examples

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odium

 

[ หˆoสŠ.di.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รณdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅƒเคฃเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hass

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebencian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฝะฐะฒะธัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nienawiล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ†Žใ—ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท haine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ odio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nefret

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุงู‡ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nenรกvist

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nenรกvisลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป‡ๆจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sovraลกtvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะบ ะบำฉั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nifrษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.