loathing — a feeling of intense dislike or disgust
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of intense dislike or disgust
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈloʊðɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His loathing for morning alarm clocks was so intense that he bought 17 different wake-up devices, hoping one wouldn't annoy him.
- The politician's loathing for public speaking was ironic, considering his career choice.
- Her loathing for pineapple on pizza sparked a three-hour debate at the dinner table.
loathing
NOUN[/ˈloʊðɪŋ/]
a feeling of intense dislike or disgust
💡 Concept
She stared at the slimy dish with pure loathing before pushing it away.
🎵 Rhyme
My loathing for this clothing is showing!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈloʊðɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈləʊðɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootloath
Suffix--ing
🎵Rhyme
clothingloading
clothing
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🔗Collocations
self-loathing
feel loathing
deep loathing
express loathing
loathing and disgust
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His loathing for morning alarm clocks was so intense that he bought 17 different wake-up devices, hoping one wouldn't annoy him.”
“The politician's loathing for public speaking was ironic, considering his career choice.”
😄 Fun example
“Her loathing for pineapple on pizza sparked a three-hour debate at the dinner table.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
hatreddisgustrevulsionabhorrencedetestation
Antonyms
loveadorationaffection
Related
loatheloathsomeabhordespisedetest
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