Loathe
mediumNegative tonelohth
verb
Definition
To feel intense dislike or disgust for
Memory hook
LOATHE (verb, with E): you feel intense hatred — to detest and despise thoroughly.
Examples
“He loathed the very sight of his rival.”
“She loathed having to wake up early.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“He ______ the very sight of his rival.”
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loathed
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GRE Tip
Loathe is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "detest" or "abhor" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "adore".
Related GRE Words
ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
animosity
Strong hostility or hatred
antipathy
a deep, settled feeling of dislike or aversion
apprehension
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
contempt
The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
contrite
feeling deep remorse for wrongdoing; repentant
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