loathing

loathing

noun

Definition of LOATHING

: extreme disgust : detestation

Examples of LOATHING

1. She expressed her intense loathing of his hypocrisy.
2. She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.

First Known Use of LOATHING

14th century

Related to LOATHING

Synonyms: aversion, distaste, horror, disgust, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion

Antonyms: affection, devotion, fondness, love

Related Words: abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred; allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure

Near Antonyms: appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use

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Rhymes with LOATHING

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