loathing (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˈloʊðɪŋ]
Definition
A feeling of intense dislike or disgust.
Examples
She regarded him with utter loathing.
His speech was filled with venom and loathing.
There was a palpable loathing in the air between the two rivals.
How to Use loathing
- loathing for (prepositional phrase)
- A feeling of intense dislike directed towards someone or something. — "His loathing for injustice was well-known."
- filled with loathing (collocation)
- To be completely overcome by a feeling of intense dislike or disgust. — "The audience was filled with loathing after hearing the politician's hateful speech."
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