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loathing

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loathing

noun

: a very strong feeling of hatred or disgust

Full Definition of LOATHING

:  extreme disgust :  detestation
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Examples of LOATHING

  1. She expressed her intense loathing of his hypocrisy.
  2. She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.

First Known Use of LOATHING

14th century

Related to LOATHING

Synonyms
aversion, distaste, horror, disgust, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion
Antonyms
affection, devotion, fondness, love

Rhymes with LOATHING

clothing

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