loathe

[loʊð]

loathe Definition

to feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something.

Using loathe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loathe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I loathe the smell of cigarettes.

• Example

  She loathes going to the dentist.

• Example

  He loathes the idea of public speaking.

• Example

  They loathe each other.

loathe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for loathe

• abhor
• detest
• despise
• dislike
• hate

Antonyms for loathe

• love
• adore
• fancy

Phrases with loathe

• be loath to do something

  to be unwilling or hesitant to do something

  Example

  He was loath to admit his mistake.

• loathe the sight of someone/something

  to feel a strong aversion or disgust towards someone or something

  Example

  She loathes the sight of spiders.

• loathe to think

  to be afraid or unwilling to consider or imagine something

  Example

  I'm loath to think what might happen if we don't find a solution soon.

Origins of loathe

from Old English 'lāthian', meaning 'to hate'

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Summary: loathe in Brief

The verb 'loathe' [loʊð] means to feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something. It is often used in phrases like 'be loath to do something,' 'loathe the sight of someone/something,' and 'loathe to think.' Synonyms include 'abhor,' 'detest,' and 'despise,' while antonyms include 'love,' 'adore,' and 'fancy.'