loathe

UK: ləʊð | US: loʊð

Definition

  1. vt. to feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something

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Etymology

The word "loathe" traces back to Old English lāþian, meaning "to hate" or "be hostile." It shares roots with the Old English adjective lāþ ("hateful, hostile"), which is related to Old High German leid ("sorrow, offense") and Old Norse leiðr ("hateful"). The core idea revolves around aversion and repulsion, a sentiment that has persisted in its modern meaning of intense dislike or disgust.

Examples

  1. She loathes the smell of cigarette smoke.

  2. He loathes having to wake up early.

  3. They loathe each other after their bitter argument.

  4. Many people loathe doing household chores.

  5. The cat seems to loathe water and avoids baths at all costs.