What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
abhor
Example
I abhor violence in any form. [abhor: verb]
Example
The thought of eating insects abhors me. [abhors: third person singular present]
loathe
Example
I loathe the smell of cigarettes. [loathe: verb]
Example
She loathes the idea of public speaking. [loathes: third person singular present]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Loathe is more commonly used than abhor in everyday language, especially in informal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between abhor and loathe?
Abhor is more formal than loathe and is commonly used in academic or professional writing to express strong moral or ethical objections.
