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loath·ing
 loathing
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- pronunciation:
- lo
thIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
very strong dislike; hatred; abhorrence.
She had always felt a loathing toward this crude and licentious man.I have only loathing for people like that who take advantage of the less fortunate.- synonyms:
- abhorrence, abomination, aversion, detestation, odium
- antonyms:
- adoration, love
- similar words:
- antipathy, contempt, disgust, hate, hatred, horror, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion
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| related words: |
animosity, contempt, disgust |
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| derivation: |
loathingly (adv.) |
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