ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Loathe

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈləʊð/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Loathe is a verb meaning (transitive) To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).

Meaning

(transitive) To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) To induce or inspire disgust (in a person)

Example Sentences

I loathe scrubbing toilets.
I absolutely loathe this place.
Loathing the honeyed cakes, I long for bread.
Quick-loving hearts, I thought, may quickly loathe

Word Forms

Synonyms for loathe

Depending on context, synonyms include abhor, abominate, despise, execrate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include execrate, abhor, abominate, detest, hated, hate.

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