verb
loathe
LOHTH
verb
1
To hate or feel intense disgust toward someone or something.
"She loathes waking up early on weekends."
"He loathed the smell of cigarette smoke."
How to Use Loathe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo hate something strongly, often with a sense of revulsion.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "loath" (the adjective meaning reluctant, as in "loath to leave").
Easily confused with
Common pairings
loathe someone
absolutely loathe
loathe the idea of
Word Forms
loathed past tense, loathes singular
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Etymology
From Old English lāþian, related to "loath" — both trace back to a root meaning "hateful" or "hostile".