LOATHE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LOATHE?

Need another word that means the same as “loathe”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “loathe” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Loathe” are: abhor, abominate, execrate, hate, detest, despise, dislike greatly

Loathe as a Verb

Definitions of "Loathe" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “loathe” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Find repugnant.
• Feel intense dislike or disgust for.

Synonyms of "Loathe" as a verb (7 Words)

abhor	Find repugnant. She abhors cats.
abominate	Detest; loathe. They abominated the very idea of monarchy.
despise	Look down on with disdain. He despised himself for being selfish.
detest	Dislike intensely. She really did detest his mockery.
dislike greatly	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for.
execrate	Curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment. They were execrated as dangerous and corrupt.
hate	Dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards. I d hate to live there.

Usage Examples of "Loathe" as a verb

• She loathed him on sight.
• I loathe that man.

Associations of "Loathe" (30 Words)

abhor	Regard with disgust and hatred. She abhors cats.
abhorrence	A feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing. The thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence.
abominate	Find repugnant. They abominated the very idea of monarchy.
abomination	A feeling of hatred. A Calvinist abomination of indulgence.
anathematize	Curse; condemn. He anathematized them as bloody scroungers.
animus	A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility. The author s animus towards her.
averse	Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something. Averse to taking risks.
avert	Turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts. She averted her eyes while we made stilted conversation.
detest	Dislike intensely. She really did detest his mockery.
detestation	Hate coupled with disgust. Wordsworth s detestation of aristocracy.
disinclination	A certain degree of unwillingness. Lucy felt a strong disinclination to talk about her engagement.
disinclined	Unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval. The rural community was disinclined to abandon the old ways.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. I know all his likes and dislikes.
execrate	Feel or express great loathing for. They were execrated as dangerous and corrupt.
hate	The emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action. I d hate to live there.
hesitancy	The quality or state of being hesitant. His hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition.
hesitantly	In a tentative or unsure manner. He finally accepted hesitantly.
hesitating	Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly. His hesitating delivery.
hesitatingly	With hesitation; in a hesitant manner.
irresolution	Doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action. A moment of irresolution.
loath	Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom. Loath to go on such short notice.
loathing	A feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred. The thought filled him with loathing.
negatively	In a negative way. Negatively charged ions.
odious	Unequivocally detestable. Odious hypocrisy.
reluctance	The property of a magnetic circuit of opposing the passage of magnetic flux lines, equal to the ratio of the magnetomotive force to the magnetic flux. She sensed his reluctance to continue.
reluctant	Not eager. They were usually reluctant to socialize.
unwilling	In spite of contrary volition. An unwilling assistant.
unwillingly	Against one’s wishes; reluctantly. He unwillingly went back to the family business in the City.
unwillingness	The quality or state of being unwilling to do something; reluctance. He deplored the Government s unwillingness to provide adequate funds.
vacillating	Uncertain in purpose or action. He was accused of vacillating leadership.