Definition of LOATHE

loathe

Meanings

Verb

  • find repugnant
    • "I loathe that man"
  • To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).
  • To induce or inspire disgust (in a person)

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English lothe, from Old English lāþian, from Proto-West Germanic *laiþēn, from Proto-Germanic *laiþāną. Cognate with Old Norse leiðask ( > Danish ledes, Icelandic leiðast, all reflexive), German Leid.

Scrabble Score: 9

loathe is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
loathe is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
loathe is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

loathe is a valid Words With Friends word