1
as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
the sight of his mortal enemy getting that undeserved promotion filled him with loathing
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2
as in hatred
a very strong dislike
I have an uncompromising loathing for anyone who would deliberately harm an animal
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as in hateful
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as in hating
to dislike strongly
I simply loathe tapioca pudding
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Recent Examples of loathing
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Ohm, well played by Scott who can wither with you with a look, is the classic ugly American and is rude to everyone at the hotel, but those putdowns and cruelty hides his self loathing.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Lori will turn out to harbor some personal reasons for loathing Julian, but there are plenty of general reasons to resent him too.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
What Natalie does seem driven by—more than faith, more than redirected ambition—is her instinctual loathing of other women.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Ohm, well played by Scott who can wither with you with a look, is the classic ugly American and is rude to everyone at the hotel, but those putdowns and cruelty hides his self loathing.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
That still is win-now basketball, which is all the lottery-loathing Heat continue to preach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Lori will turn out to harbor some personal reasons for loathing Julian, but there are plenty of general reasons to resent him too.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loathing
Noun
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Han and his wife stare at me, disgust written all over their faces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The episode met with an enthusiastic response from the Taormina audience with squeals of disgust when Aemond seemingly leans into kiss his mother on the lips; as well as cheers, shocked screams and collective gasps as characters fought to the death, sometimes triumphing and sometimes not.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Noun
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These reports have significantly contributed to increasing hatred towards Islam.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Everyone has to know that hatred is unacceptable and has no place in our society.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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During a press conference with the family, Minister Dominique Alexander, president of NGAN, said the Anthonys had heard false information, misinformation and experienced hateful attacks.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Resolutions passed on immigration and political violence Later Wednesday, SBC messengers approved a resolutions denouncing political violence and hateful speech.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The America 250-hating libs are SEETHING today.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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However, criticizing Zionism is not equivalent to hating Jewish people, because Zionism is distinct from Judaism.—
Nicole Erin Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Their distaste for each other began in 2006, when O'Donnell called Trump out on The View.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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In addition to insulting Paul Dano this week on a podcast, Quentin Tarantino also shared his distaste for beloved horror actor Matthew Lillard.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
6 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This style includes contemptuous and mistrustful visages; blockily bunkered and narrowly fenestrated exteriors; and ludicrously lavish and coddling interiors.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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That’s fine by an administration that seems basically contemptuous of the very concept of due process.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Twelve years ago, while serving as lieutenant governor, Newsom was scornful.—
Dan Walters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Not even the pork choppers were as arrogant and scornful of voting rights as the current mob.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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“Loathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loathing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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