Definitions
- Describing an intense feeling of disgust or aversion towards someone or something. - Referring to a deep-seated and visceral dislike or hatred towards a person, group, or thing. - Talking about a strong negative emotion that can lead to physical discomfort or nausea.
- Referring to a deep and intense feeling of animosity or hostility towards someone or something. - Describing a strong negative emotion that can lead to resentment, anger, or even violence. - Talking about a long-standing and persistent dislike or aversion towards a person, group, or thing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve strong negative emotions.
- 2Both can be directed towards people, groups, or things.
- 3Both can be long-lasting and persistent.
- 4Both can lead to negative consequences such as resentment, anger, or even violence.
- 5Both are associated with discomfort or pain.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Loathing is often described as a more intense and visceral feeling than hatred.
- 2Physical response: Loathing can lead to physical discomfort or nausea, while hatred may not have a physical manifestation.
- 3Duration: Hatred is often described as a long-standing and persistent feeling, while loathing may be more short-lived or situational.
- 4Focus: Loathing is often directed towards a specific action or behavior, while hatred can be more generalized and all-encompassing.
- 5Connotation: Loathing is often associated with a more extreme or dramatic emotion, while hatred can be seen as a more common or everyday feeling.
Remember this!
Loathing and hatred are both strong negative emotions directed towards people, groups, or things. However, loathing is often described as a more intense and visceral feeling that can lead to physical discomfort or nausea. On the other hand, hatred is often a long-standing and persistent feeling that can lead to resentment, anger, or even violence.
