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Synonyms for loathing


Grammar : Noun
Spell : loh-thing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈloʊ ðɪŋ



Définition of loathing

Origin :
  • "abhorrence," mid-14c., verbal noun from loathe.
  • noun abhorrence
Example sentences :
  • The lad was like a strippling Judas; his attitude filled Mortimer with loathing.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • She threw in Beauchene's face all the contempt and loathing that she had felt for him for years.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • The shoote is another distemper to which they are liable, and is attended with a violent cholic and the loathing of food.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • We turn from it in loathing, and as we go we carry with us that from which we fly.
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • Can you not conceive the fear that was in me that you should shrink away from me in loathing?
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
  • That and the loathing on her face wounded his vanity for this beast was vain.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • She considered him with eyes that held a loathing and contempt unutterable.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • For a spell she stood there with horror and loathing of that renegade corsair in her soul.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • She drew back another step, contempt and loathing in her face.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Before the look of loathing in his handsome face Gonzaga cringed.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

Antonyms for loathing

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