Loathing
(noun)
- 1. Intense disgust or hatred.
- 2. A strong feeling of dislike or abhorrence.
Origin:
Middle english lothing, from old english lāþung, from lāþ loath.
Examples:
- 1. His loathing for the company was apparent in his voice.
- 2. She had a loathing for dishonesty.
- 3. He felt a deep loathing for the injustice he saw around him.
- 4. She had a loathing for horror movies.
- 5. The public loathing of the dictator was evident in the protests.