1
as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
the sight of his mortal enemy getting that undeserved promotion filled him with loathing
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2
as in hatred
a very strong dislike
I have an uncompromising loathing for anyone who would deliberately harm an animal
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as in hating
to dislike strongly
I simply loathe tapioca pudding
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Recent Examples of loathing
Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet extricated from that meta appreciation, the result is a work with a ton of questions about masculinity, sexuality, and self-loathing that are more interesting than any of its answers.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
The American experiment in egalitarian, multiethnic democracy fills these intellectuals with anxiety, if not loathing.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Instead, the dusty guitar riffs and heartbeat-monitoring beeps sound like Portishead on a journey of fear and loathing through the Nevada desert.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet extricated from that meta appreciation, the result is a work with a ton of questions about masculinity, sexuality, and self-loathing that are more interesting than any of its answers.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Lori will turn out to harbor some personal reasons for loathing Julian, but there are plenty of general reasons to resent him too.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
The American experiment in egalitarian, multiethnic democracy fills these intellectuals with anxiety, if not loathing.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loathing
Noun
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But the outward disgust toward the AI boom doesn’t tell the full story of the 2026 graduating class’s relationship to AI.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Notably, observing someone else’s expression of disgust can also activate the same insular sites as experiencing disgust firsthand.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Many exiles, however, disagreed with that view and said the incident had only renewed their hatred for Castro.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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America remains the only large country in history where Jews have become fully equal citizens under a constitutional order strong enough, so far, to withstand waves of hatred and scapegoating.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Given the current political climate, especially in Washington — created by the hateful Dems — a ballroom is essential for all members of both parties.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Michael’s hateful words come from a desperate desire not to return home, Moss-Bachrach says.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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How is that any different from hating someone for their political views?—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Our worst instincts as a society is manipulated from above — hating each other.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Noun
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But distaste is found across the political spectrum, Gallup says.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Thirteen years later, his distaste for the self-assuredness of tech leaders who reassured him all would be good seems prescient.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Critics are sometimes contemptuous of the way superhero entertainment has been embraced by adults, who should presumably be making their way through the Booker Prize longlist.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sara Hershkowitz’s wildly contemptuous Queen adds further soprano glory.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Not even the pork choppers were as arrogant and scornful of voting rights as the current mob.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Not in his scornful voice, but sad.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Loathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loathing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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