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loathe

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /loʊð/ · UK /ləʊð/

Forms: loathing

loathe means: To dislike someone or something very strongly.

verb

HATE STRONGLYC1

To dislike someone or something very strongly.

  • I loathe that smell.
  • She loathes waiting in long queues.
  • He has always loathed cruelty to animals.

How to use it: loathe someone/something (He loathes dishonest people.); loathe doing something (I loathe getting up before dawn.)

Similar words: hate, detest, despise

Opposites: love, adore

Common phrases: loathe someone, loathe something, loathe doing something

Questions about loathe

What does loathe mean?

To dislike someone or something very strongly.

What is loathe in other languages?

Türkçe: nefret etmek · Español: odiar · Français: détester · Deutsch: hassen · Italiano: odiare · 日本語: ひどく嫌う

How do you pronounce loathe?

In American English /loʊð/; in British English /ləʊð/.

How do you use loathe in a sentence?

I loathe that smell. She loathes waiting in long queues.

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