as in hated
to dislike strongly
I simply loathe tapioca pudding
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Recent Examples of loathed
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Unlike his colleague and friend Peter Cushing, Lee loathed reprising the role because Hammer wasn't faithful to Bram Stoker's 1897 novel.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
German elites, particularly the aristocrats who dominated the country’s military, industry, and bureaucracy, loathed the Weimar Republic.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Veteran landscapers, casual gardeners, and everyone in between can agree on a lot of things, namely the fact that weeding is almost universally loathed.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
The crowd's response to Trump demonstrates his polarizing nature, with the president beloved by many grassroots Republicans but loathed by much of the left.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
But that dynasty has long been loathed by the Thai establishment which, with the help of both the military and courts, has frequently toppled or tied up Shinawatra-run governments.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The economy and the public loathed this move.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Many were Miccosukee Tribe members who denounced the environmental impact and loathed that the local community had not been consulted ahead of the detention center’s construction.
—Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Electric bicycles have become a polarizing feature of daily life, loved by riders and loathed by many who share the streets with them.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Unlike his colleague and friend Peter Cushing, Lee loathed reprising the role because Hammer wasn't faithful to Bram Stoker's 1897 novel.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
German elites, particularly the aristocrats who dominated the country’s military, industry, and bureaucracy, loathed the Weimar Republic.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Veteran landscapers, casual gardeners, and everyone in between can agree on a lot of things, namely the fact that weeding is almost universally loathed.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
The crowd's response to Trump demonstrates his polarizing nature, with the president beloved by many grassroots Republicans but loathed by much of the left.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
But that dynasty has long been loathed by the Thai establishment which, with the help of both the military and courts, has frequently toppled or tied up Shinawatra-run governments.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The economy and the public loathed this move.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Many were Miccosukee Tribe members who denounced the environmental impact and loathed that the local community had not been consulted ahead of the detention center’s construction.
—Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loathed
Verb
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Kilmer also hated being trapped in the heavy costume and mask.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The behind-the-scenes drama of this comedy-horror film sounds a lot more stressful and tense than anything in the film (multiple actors hated the material, played hooky from set, and disavowed the final product).—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Either way, Cooper quickly became one of the most disliked men in New Jersey, which is saying something.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Prince Harry's team has—for the second week running—moved to challenge a story published in his most disliked newspaper group in a sign tensions remain high ahead of an upcoming lawsuit.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Before public opinion turned against the war, Ali was likely the most despised man in America.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Loathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loathed. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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