Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loathe
verb
/loʊð/
Definition
To feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.
Examples
- She loathes the taste of olives.
- He loathes having to wake up early for work.
- Many people loathe the idea of doing chores on the weekend.
Meaning
When you loathe something, you have a strong aversion to it. This feeling goes beyond mere dislike; it embodies a deep-seated distaste.
Synonyms
- detest
- despise
- hate
- abhor
