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loathe
[ lohth ]
verb (used with object)
- to feel disgust or intense aversion for; abhor:
I loathe people who spread malicious gossip.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
loathe
/ əʊð /
verb
- tr to feel strong hatred or disgust for
Derived Forms
- ˈDzٳ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dzٳİ noun
- ܲ·Dzٳ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of loathe1
Example Sentences
Guys: Y’all pioneered the type of globalism and multiculturalism that Trump loathes, that L.A. now exemplifies and that continues to power the best franchise in baseball.
There were also folks like Paul Wilson, who lost his wife in the Seal Beach massacre and initially loathed Sanders until realizing the snitch scandal was real.
But some Democrats aren’t as angry as they suggest in their fundraising emails, instead showing that they don’t loathe their Republican colleagues nearly as much as you might hate that guy in IT.
Its activists have been derided as attention-seeking zealots and vandals and it is loathed by many for its disruptive direct action tactics.
You have to wonder if Trump would like to jail those at the Atlantic who published a text from the VP which said; “I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It’s PATHETIC.”
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Loathe Vs. Loath
What’s the difference between loathe and loath?
Loathe is a verb that means to hate or feel extreme disgust toward, as in I loathe the way he treats his dog or My kids loathe broccoli. Loath is an adjective that means unwilling, reluctant, or disinclined, as in They are loath to get involved in such a messy situation.
Loathe always rhymes with the verb clothe. Loath can be pronounced this way, but it can also rhyme with both.
Loath is only ever used as an adjective, and loathe is only ever used as a verb. Both words are generally negative, but loathe is much more negative. Loathe is also the more common of the two words.
The word loathsome is an adjective form of the verb loathe that means causing feelings of loathing—disgusting or revolting. You would describe someone you loathe as loathsome.
Loath is usually followed by the word to and a verb, as in I’m loath to drive that far.
To remember that the verb loathe ends with an e, remember that it means the same thing as hate, which also ends with an e.
Here’s an example of loath and loathe used correctly in a sentence.
Example: I’m loath to think about how much he must loathe me.
Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between loathe and loath.
Quiz yourself on loathe vs. loath!
Should loathe or loath be used in the following sentence?
He was _____ to be so blunt, but he felt it was necessary.
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