odium

noun
UK: /ˈəʊdiəm/
US: /ˈoʊdiəm/

  1. Intense hatred or dislike felt towards someone or something.

    1. The odium was directed at the politician after the scandal.
    2. Public figures often face odium when their actions contradict their stated values.

Synonyms

hatred disgust aversion loathing repulsion antipathy

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "odium" is /ˈəʊdiəm/ in British English and /ˈoʊdiəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "odium": hatred, disgust, aversion, loathing, repulsion, antipathy.

Example usage of "odium": "The odium was directed at the politician after the scandal.". More examples on the page.