loathing

The definition of loathing is a feeling of intense dislike or hatred.

(noun)

The feeling a staunch animal rights activist might feel towards someone who kills animals just for sport and fun is an example of loathing.

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See loathing in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

intense dislike, disgust, or hatred; abhorrence

Origin: ME lothynge

See loathing in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Great dislike; abhorrence.

Related Forms:

  • loathˈing·ly adverb

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