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Loath/Loathing

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Reluctant or unwilling

Feeling or showing strong dislike or unwillingness towards someone or something; reluctant or unwilling to do something.

She was loath to admit she was wrong.

He was loath to ask for help.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Strong dislike or disgust

An intense feeling of dislike or disgust; aversion.

She couldn't hide her loathing for her ex-husband.

I have a deep loathing for brussels sprouts.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To feel intense dislike or disgust

To have an intense aversion or disgust towards someone or something.

He loathes attending social events.

She loathes the sight of spiders.