Loathe (lōth), v. t.
[imp. & p. p. Loathed (lōthd);
p. pr. & vb. n. Loathing.] [AS.
lāðian 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.
Loathe, v. i. To feel disgust or
nausea. [Obs.]