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   loathe

   /ləʊð/

   verb

   • 1. feel intense dislike or disgust for: "she loathed him on sight"

   Word Origin Old Englishlāthian, of Germanic origin; related to loath.

   Derivatives

   • 1. loather noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   What does it mean if you loathe someone?

   • If you loathe something or someone, you dislike them very much. The two men loathe each other. [VERB noun] She loathed being the child of impoverished labourers. [VERB verb-ing] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What does the word 'loathe' mean?

   • The definition of “loathe” is to distaste or dislike something. You have probably heard of the word “loathe” in the past. The word describes extreme dislike of something or someone. Use this word to mean disliking, unable to accept, disagree, or even despise.

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   What is another word for Loath?

   • Near synonyms are abhor and detest. The verb loathe descends from Middle English lothen, from Old English lāthian. The related adjective loathsome means "hateful or disgusting," and the adjective loath means "not willing to do something," as in "I'm loath to cheat on a test, but I don't see what choice I have."

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   What is the difference between 'loath' and 'loathe'?

   • For instance, the term “loathe and loath” are commonly mistaken as they both describe having negativity towards something. But these words have different meanings and pronunciations. The article will discuss the word “loathe” so that you can better understand the “loathe” definition and usage better.

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   Is loath an adjective or a verb?

   • Loath is an adjective that means unwilling, reluctant, or disinclined, as in They are loath to get involved in such a messy situation. Loathe always rhymes with the verb clothe. Loath can be pronounced this way, but it can also rhyme with both. Loath is only ever used as an adjective, and loathe is only ever used as a verb.

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   How do you use loath in a sentence?

   • Loath is usually followed by the word to and a verb, as in I’m loath to drive that far. To remember that the verb loathe ends with an e, remember that it means the same thing as hate, which also ends with an e. Here’s an example of loath and loathe used correctly in a sentence. Example: I’m loath to think about how much he must loathe me.

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   Loathe means to hate someone or something very strongly. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Loathe is a verb that means to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of loathe from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb 'loathe', which means to feel strong hatred or disgust for something or someone. See examples of 'loathe' in sentences and compare it with 'loath'.

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   Loathe definition: to feel disgust or intense aversion for; abhor. See examples of LOATHE used in a sentence.

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   Loathe means to hate someone or something very strongly. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   If you loathe someone or something, you hate them very much. You might not choose to eat raw carrots if you dislike them, but if you loathe them, you might have a hard time even having them on your plate.

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