loathing

loathing

noun

: a very strong feeling of hatred or disgust

Full 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

Rhymes with LOATHING

clothing