Loathe
verb
To strongly dislike or hate something or someone.
I loathe doing household chores on weekends.
Often appears as...
- loathe doing something
- loathe the thought of something
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Disapproving
verb
To strongly dislike or hate something or someone.
I loathe doing household chores on weekends.
Often appears as...
- loathe doing something
- loathe the thought of something
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'loathe' to express a very strong emotion, stronger than just disliking something.
She loathes bullying with every fiber of her being.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Mild Dislike
'Loathe' implies a deep-seated hatred. It's not appropriate for minor annoyances or preferences.
He loathes the abuse of power, not just mildly dislikes it.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
'Loathe' is a formal word and typically used in more formal or serious contexts.
The judge's voice conveyed how much he loathed the crime.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'loathe' to express a very strong emotion, stronger than just disliking something.
She loathes bullying with every fiber of her being.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Mild Dislike
'Loathe' implies a deep-seated hatred. It's not appropriate for minor annoyances or preferences.
He loathes the abuse of power, not just mildly dislikes it.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
'Loathe' is a formal word and typically used in more formal or serious contexts.
The judge's voice conveyed how much he loathed the crime.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'loathe' to express a very strong emotion, stronger than just disliking something.
She loathes bullying with every fiber of her being.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Mild Dislike
'Loathe' implies a deep-seated hatred. It's not appropriate for minor annoyances or preferences.
He loathes the abuse of power, not just mildly dislikes it.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
'Loathe' is a formal word and typically used in more formal or serious contexts.
The judge's voice conveyed how much he loathed the crime.
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Meru: Risk and...
because I'm his wife and his film-making partner but it's just... I wanted-- It was important for me to include the next clip that we're going to show because it was just an interesting and it wasn't included originally and I it spoke to the understatement of the culture, and how Jimmy was loathe to put himself in the movie.
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Crystal Rasmussen: A...
I was beat so badly that I was hospitalized, by a homophobic passer by. The shame flooded out of my internal boxes and filled me up. I went to so many dark places in my head. I'm loathe to repeat them, but I asked myself questions like "What if everyone who's ever said anything bad about me was right?
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Maira Kalman: The...
E.B. White wrote us a number of rules, which can either paralyze you and make you loathe him for the rest of time, or you can ignore them, which I do, or you can, I don't know what, you know, eat a sandwich. So, what I did when I was painting was I started singing, because I really adore singing,
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Romulus Whitaker: The...
It was very important for us to get through to the people. And through the children is usually the way to go. They are fascinated with snakes. They haven't got that steely thing that you end up either fearing or hating or despising or loathing them in some way. They are interested.
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Insights into cell...
reexamined the problem with a more elaborate contraption and found that those tiny slicks were in fact a single layer of oil molecules. Each oil molecule has one side that loves water and floats on the surface, and one side that loathes water and protrudes into the air.
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Political common ground...
the coastal elites And there's a whole worldview there; it's a very coherent worldview. I sort of have more respect for him. I loathe what he stands for and I think he's wrong on the substance, but it's interesting to see someone with a set of ideas
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Gastronomy and the...
soul food I didn't like being black for most of my life I've lived at the intersection of the illusion of race and a reality of food and I'd like to tell you today how I changed my address from loathing to love and revolutionized my
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Why is being scared so...
Other normal physical differences explain why some may love the dizziness associated with a loop-de-loop, while loathing the stomach-drop sensation of a steep roller coaster, or why some squeal with delight inside a haunted house,
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It's a Badger Brawl PIPE...
many people love them a few loathe them in the classic story of wind in the willows badger was portrayed as wise and kind yet among countrymen they're often blamed for all manner of destruction and disease
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but rather, for asking too many questions. While he loathed formal lectures, the philosopher frequently engaged friends and strangers in lengthy conversations about morality and society.
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Meru: Risk and...
because I'm his wife and his film-making partner but it's just... I wanted-- It was important for me to include the next clip that we're going to show because it was just an interesting and it wasn't included originally and I it spoke to the understatement of the culture, and how Jimmy was loathe to put himself in the movie.
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Crystal Rasmussen: A...
I was beat so badly that I was hospitalized, by a homophobic passer by. The shame flooded out of my internal boxes and filled me up. I went to so many dark places in my head. I'm loathe to repeat them, but I asked myself questions like "What if everyone who's ever said anything bad about me was right?
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Maira Kalman: The...
E.B. White wrote us a number of rules, which can either paralyze you and make you loathe him for the rest of time, or you can ignore them, which I do, or you can, I don't know what, you know, eat a sandwich. So, what I did when I was painting was I started singing, because I really adore singing,
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Romulus Whitaker: The...
It was very important for us to get through to the people. And through the children is usually the way to go. They are fascinated with snakes. They haven't got that steely thing that you end up either fearing or hating or despising or loathing them in some way. They are interested.
Video examples
Insights into cell...
reexamined the problem with a more elaborate contraption and found that those tiny slicks were in fact a single layer of oil molecules. Each oil molecule has one side that loves water and floats on the surface, and one side that loathes water and protrudes into the air.
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Political common ground...
the coastal elites And there's a whole worldview there; it's a very coherent worldview. I sort of have more respect for him. I loathe what he stands for and I think he's wrong on the substance, but it's interesting to see someone with a set of ideas
Video examples
Gastronomy and the...
soul food I didn't like being black for most of my life I've lived at the intersection of the illusion of race and a reality of food and I'd like to tell you today how I changed my address from loathing to love and revolutionized my
Video examples
Why is being scared so...
Other normal physical differences explain why some may love the dizziness associated with a loop-de-loop, while loathing the stomach-drop sensation of a steep roller coaster, or why some squeal with delight inside a haunted house,
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It's a Badger Brawl PIPE...
many people love them a few loathe them in the classic story of wind in the willows badger was portrayed as wise and kind yet among countrymen they're often blamed for all manner of destruction and disease
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This tool will help...
but rather, for asking too many questions. While he loathed formal lectures, the philosopher frequently engaged friends and strangers in lengthy conversations about morality and society.
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James Dyson
British Designer
I've obviously used fans - I wouldn't say all my life, because we couldn't afford them when I was young, but from my 20s and onwards we've had to use fans. And I've always loathed them. Everything about them. The way you adjust them, getting them at the angle you want. Carrying them. Cleaning them. The danger of putting your finger in them.
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Karen Joy Fowler
American Author
I hear so many writers say - and these are writers that I trust completely - 'I just started hearing a voice', or, 'The characters came to life'. I am filled with loathing for my own characters when I hear that because they do nothing of the sort. Left to their own devices, they do nothing but drink coffee and complain about their lives.
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Janet Varney
American Actress
One of the things I've learned in playing a character like Becca from 'You're the Worst' is that there really is such a joy and freedom in behaving badly and in being a character that you do roll your eyes at. She's just so delicious to loathe.
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Ayelet Waldman
Israeli Novelist
The Q I loathe and despise, the Q every single writer I know loathes and despises, is this one: 'Where,' the reader asks, 'do you get your ideas?' It's a simple question, and my usual response is a kind of helpless, 'I don't know.
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Patty Duke
American Actress
As much as I loathe this aging thing, I'm beginning to recognize that I am now a healthier person in terms of self-worth and knowing who I am and where I fit in the world. That's been a good trade-off for the wrinkles.
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Gareth Edwards
Welsh Athlete
I hate love stories, personally. I'm not a fan of them. I absolutely loathe romantic comedies, with a passion, and I really worry when people use the word 'romantic' when they describe the film.
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John Edward Redmond
Irish Politician
We pay for the navy, and we have no commerce for the navy to protect; we pay for the army, and we loathe and execrate the work upon which it has been engaged.
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Morihei Ueshiba
Japanese Athlete
Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.
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Duncan Jones
English Director
Warcraft' is going to be a period of my life I treasure and loathe at the same time.
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Ian McShane
English Actor
Every actor has to love and loathe the character he plays.
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James Dyson
British Designer
I've obviously used fans - I wouldn't say all my life, because we couldn't afford them when I was young, but from my 20s and onwards we've had to use fans. And I've always loathed them. Everything about them. The way you adjust them, getting them at the angle you want. Carrying them. Cleaning them. The danger of putting your finger in them.
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Karen Joy Fowler
American Author
I hear so many writers say - and these are writers that I trust completely - 'I just started hearing a voice', or, 'The characters came to life'. I am filled with loathing for my own characters when I hear that because they do nothing of the sort. Left to their own devices, they do nothing but drink coffee and complain about their lives.
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Janet Varney
American Actress
One of the things I've learned in playing a character like Becca from 'You're the Worst' is that there really is such a joy and freedom in behaving badly and in being a character that you do roll your eyes at. She's just so delicious to loathe.
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Ayelet Waldman
Israeli Novelist
The Q I loathe and despise, the Q every single writer I know loathes and despises, is this one: 'Where,' the reader asks, 'do you get your ideas?' It's a simple question, and my usual response is a kind of helpless, 'I don't know.
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Patty Duke
American Actress
As much as I loathe this aging thing, I'm beginning to recognize that I am now a healthier person in terms of self-worth and knowing who I am and where I fit in the world. That's been a good trade-off for the wrinkles.
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Gareth Edwards
Welsh Athlete
I hate love stories, personally. I'm not a fan of them. I absolutely loathe romantic comedies, with a passion, and I really worry when people use the word 'romantic' when they describe the film.
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John Edward Redmond
Irish Politician
We pay for the navy, and we have no commerce for the navy to protect; we pay for the army, and we loathe and execrate the work upon which it has been engaged.
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Morihei Ueshiba
Japanese Athlete
Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.
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Duncan Jones
English Director
Warcraft' is going to be a period of my life I treasure and loathe at the same time.
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Ian McShane
English Actor
Every actor has to love and loathe the character he plays.
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