Loathe (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Loathed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Loathing.] [AS. laian to hate. See Loath.]
1.
To feel extreme disgust at, or aversion for.
Loathing the honeyed cakes, I Ionged for bread.
Cowley.
2.
To dislike greatly; to abhor; to hate.
The secret which I loathe.
Waller.
She loathes the vital sir.
Dryden.
Syn. -- To hate; abhor; detest; abominate. See Hate.
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Loathe, v. i.
To feel disgust or nausea.
[Obs.]
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