Loathes Meaning in English
word · lemma: loathe
ˈɫoʊð
LOHTH
lˈəʊðz
LUHTHZ
Definition
Strongly dislikes or hates something or someone, often with intense feelings.
Usage & Nuances
'Loathe' is much stronger than 'dislike' or even 'hate'. It is formal and suggests strong emotional dislike. Common mistake: confusing 'loathe' (verb) with 'loath' (adjective, meaning 'reluctant'). Frequently used with activities or behaviors: 'He loathes waiting.'
Spanish: detesta - odiaPortuguese (BR): detesta - odeiaPortuguese (PT): detesta - odeiaChinese (Simplified): 厌恶 - 憎恨Chinese (Traditional): 厭惡 - 憎恨Hindi: घृणा करता है - नापसंद करता हैArabic: يكره بشدة - يمقتBengali: ঘৃণা করে - অত্যন্ত অপছন্দ করেRussian: ненавидит - испытывает отвращениеJapanese: ひどく嫌うVietnamese: ghét cay ghét đắngKorean: 극도로 싫어하다 - 혐오하다Turkish: nefret etmek - tiksinmekUrdu: سخت ناپسند کرنا - نفرت کرناIndonesian: sangat membenci - jijik
Example Sentences
She loathes eating broccoli.
basic
He loathes getting up early.
basic
My cat loathes water.
basic
She absolutely loathes waiting in long lines.
natural
He loathes being the center of attention at parties.
natural
My brother loathes it when people talk loudly on the phone.
natural