loathe

verb
UK: /ləʊð/
US: /loʊð/

  1. To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something.

    1. I loathe getting up early for work every day.
    2. She used to love him, but now she really does loathe him since he betrayed her.

  2. To hate very strongly; to find something completely unacceptable.

    1. Many people loathe the taste of black licorice.
    2. He could not help but loathe the constant interruptions during his study sessions.

Synonyms

detest despise abhor dislike hate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "loathe" in English means: To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something., To hate very strongly; to find something completely unacceptable..

The phonetic transcription of "loathe" is /ləʊð/ in British English and /loʊð/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "loathe": detest, despise, abhor, dislike, hate.

Example usage of "loathe": "I loathe getting up early for work every day.". More examples on the page.