Loathing

/ˈloʊðɪŋ/ noun

Definition

A strong feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something.

Etymology

From Old English 'lāth' meaning hateful or loathsome, related to 'loathe.' The '-ing' form can be either a gerund (noun) or present participle, but as a noun it represents the abstract feeling of hatred.

Kelly Says

Loathing is stronger and more visceral than mere hatred—it includes disgust as a physical component. The word comes from the same root as 'loathsome,' which makes sense: when you feel loathing, you find something loathsome.

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