Meaning of odium in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈoʊdiəm/

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  1. Noun

    odium

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Latin, ‘hatred’, from the verb stem od-‘hate’

    Definitions

    1. state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior
  2. 2. hate coupled with disgust

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  • « To be able to endure odium is the first art to be learned by those who aspire to power. »
    Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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