as in hates
to dislike strongly
I simply loathe tapioca pudding
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Recent Examples of loathes
Trump absolutely loathes Crockett, who might bait the President to intervene in the GOP primary.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loathes
hates
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Unless one hates and fears the same people the leaders in the Legislature hate and fear, one is disqualified from employment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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For anyone who loves the idea of a mani that looks clean and intentional (but hates the upkeep), this nail concealer feels like the perfect everyday solution.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Loathes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loathes. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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