loathing

[ˈloʊðɪŋ]

loathing Definition

a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred.

Using loathing: Examples

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

  • Example

    She felt nothing but loathing for her ex-husband.

  • Example

    The thought of eating snails filled him with loathing.

  • Example

    He looked at the dead animal with loathing.

  • Example

    I have a loathing for people who lie.

loathing Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for loathing

Phrases with loathing

  • to experience an intense dislike or disgust

    Example

    I feel loathing for people who are cruel to animals.

  • look at someone/something with loathing

    to look at someone or something with intense dislike or disgust

    Example

    She looked at him with loathing when he told her the news.

  • to cause someone to feel intense dislike or disgust

    Example

    The sight of the dirty dishes filled her with loathing.

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Summary: loathing in Brief

'Loathing' [ˈloʊðɪŋ] is a noun that refers to an intense feeling of dislike, disgust, or hatred. It can be used to describe a strong aversion towards people, things, or situations. Examples include 'She felt nothing but loathing for her ex-husband' and 'I have a loathing for people who lie.'