loathe

[ lohth ]

verb (used with object)

, loathed, loath·ing.

1. to feel disgust or intense aversion for; abhor:

   I loathe people who spread malicious gossip.

   Synonyms: hate, abominate, detest

   Antonyms: like

loathe

/ ləʊð /

verb

1. tr to feel strong hatred or disgust for

Derived Forms

• ˈloather, noun

Other Words From

• loather noun
• un·loathed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of loathe¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English loth(i)en, lath(i)en, Old English lāthian, derivative of lāth loath

Word History and Origins

Origin of loathe¹

Old English lāthiān, from loath

Example Sentences

Of course, Trump, being an authoritarian who loathes democracy, loves using unofficial advisors and outside powers.

From Salon

What they seem to want is fear, loathing, painted faces, circus vibes and hints of paranormal activity.

From Los Angeles Times

“Wicked,” in contrast, is a series of duets and solos about friendship, loathing and a friendship that blossoms out of loathing – the series arc of girlhood’s affections.

From Salon

Never mind that you don’t live in South Carolina or that you loathe Mace and her politics.

From Los Angeles Times

Clearly 16 clubs were loathe to loosen them even more.

From BBC

Related Words

• abhor
• despise
• detest
• hate