loathe
Loathe (verb) means to hate or feel intense disgust toward someone or something. Example: “She loathes waking up early on weekends.”
How to use loathe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo hate something strongly, often with a sense of revulsion.
Don't confuse with "loath" (the adjective meaning reluctant, as in "loath to leave").
Word forms
loathed past tense, loathes singular
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She _____ waking up early on weekends.
Etymology
From Old English lāþian, related to "loath" — both trace back to a root meaning "hateful" or "hostile".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for loathe
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What does “loathe” mean?
The word “loathe” means to hate or feel intense disgust toward someone or something. In plain terms, to hate something strongly, often with a sense of revulsion.
How do you pronounce “loathe”?
“Loathe” is pronounced LOHTH (/ˈloʊð/ in IPA).
How do you use “loathe” in a sentence?
Here is “loathe” used in a sentence: “She loathes waking up early on weekends.”
What part of speech is “loathe”?
“Loathe” is a verb.
Where does the word “loathe” come from?
The word “loathe” comes from Old English. From Old English lāþian, related to "loath" — both trace back to a root meaning "hateful" or "hostile".