loathing Meaning & Definition
What Does Loathing Mean?
As a noun, loathing means Sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of loathe. As a verb, it means To detest, hate, revile.
Loathing in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈləʊðɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | abhorrence, odium and execration |
| Plural | loathings |
Loathing Definition (Noun)
- Sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.
The man's loathing of his former friend was palpable; you could feel how much he now hated him.
Loathing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of loathe
- present participle and gerund of loath
Verb
- To detest, hate, revile.
I absolutely loathe this place.
Synonyms of Loathing
Loathing synonyms and antonyms →Loathing in a Sentence
The man's loathing of his former friend was palpable; you could feel how much he now hated him.
I absolutely loathe this place.
Word Forms & Grammar
loathing (countable and uncountable, plural loathings)
loathing
Words That Rhyme With Loathing
Origin of Loathing
From the verb loathe. Compare loathsome.
Questions People Ask About Loathing
Is loathing a noun or a verb?
Loathing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for loathing?
You can replace loathing with words such as abhorrence, odium and execration. See the full list of loathing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of loathing?
The plural of loathing is loathings.