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loathe definition

loathe (lōt̸h)

transitive verb loathed, loathing loath′·ing

to feel intense dislike, disgust, or hatred for; abhor; detest

Etymology: ME lothen < OE lathian, to be hateful < base of lath: see loath

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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