How Do You Spell LOATHE?

Pronunciation: [lˈə͡ʊð] (IPA)

The word "loathe" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for "loathe" is /loʊð/. The "l" is pronounced with a clear "L" sound, followed by the diphthong "oʊ" which is pronounced with an open "o" sound followed by a glide to an "uh" sound. The "th" in "loathe" is pronounced as an unvoiced sound made by pushing air through the teeth, and the final letter "e" is silent and not pronounced.

LOATHE Meaning and Definition

  1. Loathe is a verb that refers to an intense feeling of dislike, repulsion, or disgust towards someone or something. When one loathes someone or something, they feel a strong aversion or resentment towards them, often resulting in a deep sense of revulsion and the desire to avoid or distance themselves from the object of their loathing.

    To loathe is to have an extreme distaste or abhorrence towards a person, an action, an idea, or an object. This sentiment is characterized by a strong emotional reaction that goes beyond a mere dislike or disagreement. It encompasses a visceral repugnance that may be triggered by a range of factors, such as immoral behavior, offensive qualities, or repulsive characteristics.

    The term "loathe" implies a profound feeling of contempt and can be associated with strong negative emotions, including hatred or detestation. The intensity of loathing may lead to a desire to protest against or vehemently reject the person or thing in question. Loathing can also manifest itself in physical symptoms, such as nausea or palpitations, highlighting the depth of the aversion.

    In summary, loathe describes an intense and visceral feeling of dislike or repulsion, often characterized by a strong aversion and a desire to distance oneself from the object of one's loathing. The word conveys a profound sense of contempt, abhorrence, and detestation.

  2. To regard with mingled hatred and disgust; to feel disgust at, as at food or drink.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of LOATHE

The word "loathe" derives from the Old English word "lathian", which means "to hate, to be disgusted". This Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root word "*lēthōną", meaning "to dislike, to hate, to be angry". The word is also related to the Old High German word "lezzen" and the Old Norse word "hlytha", both of which carry a similar meaning. Over time, "lathian" evolved into "loathe" in Middle English, with its current spelling and pronunciation.

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Conjugate verb Loathe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have loathed
you would have loathed
he/she/it would have loathed
we would have loathed
they would have loathed
I would have loathe
you would have loathe
he/she/it would have loathe
we would have loathe
they would have loathe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been loathing
you would have been loathing
he/she/it would have been loathing
we would have been loathing
they would have been loathing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would loathe
you would loathe
he/she/it would loathe
we would loathe
they would loathe

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be loathing
you would be loathing
he/she/it would be loathing
we would be loathing
they would be loathing

FUTURE

I will loathe
you will loathe
he/she/it will loathe
we will loathe
they will loathe

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be loathing
you will be loathing
he/she/it will be loathing
we will be loathing
they will be loathing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have loathed
you will have loathed
he/she/it will have loathed
we will have loathed
they will have loathed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been loathing
you will have been loathing
he/she/it will have been loathing
we will have been loathing
they will have been loathing

IMPERATIVE

you loathe
we let´s loathe

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to loathe

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was loathing
you were loathing
he/she/it was loathing
we were loathing
they were loathing

PAST PARTICIPLE

loathed

PAST PERFECT

I had loathed
you had loathed
he/she/it had loathed
we had loathed
they had loathed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been loathing
you had been loathing
he/she/it had been loathing
we had been loathing
they had been loathing

PRESENT

I loathe
you loathe
he/she/it loathes
we loathe
they loathe

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am loathing
you are loathing
he/she/it is loathing
we are loathing
they are loathing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

loathing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have loathed
you have loathed
he/she/it has loathed
we have loathed
they have loathed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been loathing
you have been loathing
he/she/it has been loathing
we have been loathing
they have been loathing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it loathe

SIMPLE PAST

I loathed
you loathed
he/she/it loathed
we loathed
they loathed

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