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loathe

/ˈləʊð/verb

To feel intense hatred or disgust for someone or something.

Example sentences

  • “He loathes getting up early on cold winter mornings.”
  • “My sister loathes horror movies and refuses to watch them.”

The verb ends in 'e'; the adjective 'loath', meaning reluctant ('loath to admit it'), drops it.

Featured as word of the day on March 17, 2026.

Synonyms for loathe

  • hate
  • detest
  • despise
  • abhor
  • can't stand

Antonyms

  • love
  • adore

Often confused with loathe

loathe vs loath

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