Speakur

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loathing

/ˈloʊðɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.16 in modern English

Syllables
loathing
IPA
/ˈloʊðɪŋ/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of loathe

verb

present participle and gerund of loath

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the verb loathe. Compare loathsome.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈloʊðɪŋ/
  • British English: /ˈləʊðɪŋ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

loathings (plural)

Derived Forms

loathingly

Phrases

self-loathing

Synonyms

abhorrence abomination detestation execration odium

Rhymes With

clothing

Questions

How do you pronounce loathing?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈloʊðɪŋ/.
What does loathing mean?
Sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.
Where does loathing come from?
From the verb loathe. Compare loathsome.

How to pronounce loathing

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