Loathe

/loʊð/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something.

She loathes the taste of broccoli.

To have a strong aversion to.

He loathes being late for any appointment.

To detest or hate something or someone.

They loathe the idea of eating fast food every day.

To feel a strong repulsion.

The children loathed the sight of the creepy crawly insects.

Middle English 'lothen', from Old English 'lāthian', from 'lāth' (hateful, loathsome).

loathe to do something

To be unwilling or reluctant to do something.

loathe someone

To dislike someone intensely.

disgust

A feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

hatred

Intense dislike or ill will.

aversion

A strong dislike or disinclination.

Can't stand

I can't stand that song.

Can't bear

I can't bear the sight of him.