odium — general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊdiəm/
Korean meaning: 어떤 사람의 행동으로 인해 생긴 일반적이고 광범위한 증오나 혐오감
Korean pronunciation: **오**디엄
Example Sentences
- The CEO's massive bonus during layoffs brought public odium upon the entire company.
- His terrible karaoke performance earned him the odium of everyone at the party.
- The referee faced odium from fans after making several controversial calls.
odium
NOUN//ˈoʊdiəm//
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
The corrupt politician faces public odium from angry citizens
From stadium cheers to tedium, now facing pure odium!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'odium' meaning hatred or dislike, derived from 'odisse' (to hate). Ancient Romans used this word when expressing hatred toward politicians - some things never change!
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📝Examples
“The CEO's massive bonus during layoffs brought public odium upon the entire company.”
“His terrible karaoke performance earned him the odium of everyone at the party.”
“The referee faced odium from fans after making several controversial calls.”
“She tried to escape the odium by changing her name and moving to another country.”
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