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单词 loathing
释义

loathing

noun

loath·​ing ˈlō-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce loathing (audio)
: extreme disgust : detestation
She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.

Synonyms

  • aversion
  • disgust
  • distaste
  • horror
  • nausea
  • repugnance
  • repulsion
  • revulsion
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Example Sentences

She expressed her intense loathing of his hypocrisy. She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

loathing

noun

: very great dislike

loathing 1 of 3

noun

1
as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness the sight of his mortal enemy getting that undeserved promotion filled him with loathing

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • disgust
  • hatred
  • distaste
  • revulsion
  • nausea
  • horror
  • repulsion
  • repugnance
  • hate
  • aversion
  • disapproval
  • abhorrence
  • antipathy
  • dislike
  • displeasure
  • disliking
  • abomination
  • allergy
  • execration
  • disinclination
  • averseness
  • disfavor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • love
  • fondness
  • preference
  • liking
  • use
  • taste
  • appetite
  • propensity
  • favor
  • fancy
  • predilection
  • bent
  • penchant
  • relish
  • partiality
  • like
  • shine
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2
as in hatred
a very strong dislike I have an uncompromising loathing for anyone who would deliberately harm an animal

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • hatred
  • distaste
  • contempt
  • disdain
  • hate
  • abhorrence
  • detestation
  • disgust
  • abomination
  • hostility
  • revulsion
  • jealousy
  • spite
  • resentment
  • execration
  • repugnance
  • malice
  • malevolence
  • repulsion
  • bitterness
  • animosity
  • hatefulness
  • spitefulness
  • antipathy
  • scorn
  • meanness
  • malignity
  • enmity
  • malignancy
  • aversion
  • odium
  • antagonism
  • invidiousness
  • maliciousness
  • rancor
  • despite
  • bile
  • pique
  • grudge
  • vitriol
  • virulence
  • horror
  • venom
  • despitefulness
  • jaundice
  • spleen
  • cattiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • love
  • affection
  • devotion
  • admiration
  • fondness
  • inclination
  • appetite
  • acceptance
  • worship
  • tolerance
  • liking
  • adoration
  • passion
  • veneration
  • taste
  • relish
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loathing

2 of 3

adjective

as in hateful

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • hateful
  • contemptuous
  • condemning
  • scornful
  • disapproving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adoring
  • worshipful
  • reverential
  • worshiping
  • worshipping
  • reverent
  • adulatory
  • deifying
  • idolizing
  • glorifying
  • hagiographical
  • hagiographic
  • venerating
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loathing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of loathe
as in hating
to dislike strongly I simply loathe tapioca pudding

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • hating
  • abhorring
  • detesting
  • despising
  • abominating
  • disdaining
  • execrating
  • having it in for
  • scorning
  • deprecating
  • discountenancing
  • deploring
  • disapproving (of)
  • disfavoring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • loving
  • desiring
  • liking
  • preferring
  • enjoying
  • favoring
  • fancying
  • admiring
  • relishing
  • adoring
  • worshiping
  • worshipping
  • approving (of)
  • cherishing
  • revering
  • idolizing
  • esteeming
  • venerating
  • hallowing
  • treasuring
  • prizing
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