Meaning of loathe in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /loʊð/

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  1. Verb

    loathe

    Etymology

    Old English lāthian, of Germanic origin; related to loath

    Definitions

    1. find repugnant

    Examples

    • « I loathe that man »
    • « She abhors cats »

    Derived terms

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