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loathe

verb
SayLOHTH/ˈloʊð/UK/ˈləʊð/

Formsloathes, loathing, loathed

Often confused with loath

2 meanings of loathe

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  1. 1
    verbtransitive
    To hate someone or something very much and find them really unpleasant.

    My brother loathes broccoli and pushes it off his plate.

    I loathe waiting in long lines at the store.

    Similardespise, abhor, abominate

    Oppositelove, adore

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  2. 2
    verbobsolete
    To make a person feel disgusted.
    How heartily he serves me! his face loathes one, But look upon his care, who would not love him?
    1622, Thomas Middleton, William RowleyHere, loathes means makes someone feel disgust.
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Origin

From the Old English verb lāþian. It is related to the German word Leid.