Definitions
- Describing a strong feeling of hatred or disgust towards something or someone. - Referring to a deep-seated aversion or repugnance towards a particular thing or idea. - Talking about a moral or ethical objection to a behavior or action.
- Describing an intense feeling of disgust or hatred towards something or someone. - Referring to a strong aversion or repulsion towards a particular thing or idea. - Talking about a deep-seated emotional rejection of a person or behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express strong negative emotions.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a deep-seated aversion or repulsion towards something.
- 3Both words are used to convey a strong sense of dislike or hatred.
- 4Both words are often used interchangeably in everyday language.
- 5Both words are commonly used in written and spoken English.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Loathe is generally considered stronger than abhor in terms of expressing dislike or hatred.
- 2Usage: Abhor is more commonly used in formal writing, while loathe is more common in informal contexts.
- 3Connotation: Abhor is often associated with moral or ethical objections, while loathe is more commonly used to describe personal dislikes or preferences.
- 4Frequency: Abhor is less commonly used than loathe in everyday language.
Remember this!
Abhor and loathe are synonyms that both express strong negative emotions of dislike or hatred. However, loathe is generally considered stronger and more informal than abhor. Abhor is often associated with moral or ethical objections, while loathe is more commonly used to describe personal dislikes or preferences.
