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/
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 senator faced public odium as citizens hurled rotten fruit at his statue.
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!
Breakdown
odi- (hate, from Latin 'odisse') + -um (Latin noun suffix indicating state or condition)
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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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