English Explanatory Dictionary

loathe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).
  2. To induce or inspire disgust (in a person)

Pronunciation

/ˈləʊð/ /ˈloʊð/ en-us-loathe.ogg

Word forms

loathe loathes loathing loathed loath

Etymology

From Middle English lothe, from Old English lāþian, from Proto-West Germanic *laiþēn, from Proto-Germanic *laiþāną. Cognate with Old Norse leiðask ( > Danish ledes, Icelandic leiðast, all reflexive), German Leid.

Synonyms

abhor abominate despise

Related words

loath loth

Derived words

loathable loather loathe-worthy loathing loathsome self-loathing
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