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"Despise" vs. "loathe": two faces of disdain
Lloyd Cooper 01/10/2024, 03:20English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "despise" and "loathe" mean to feel a strong dislike or hatred for someone or something.
What is different?
"Despise" can imply contempt as well as dislike, while "loathe" generally indicates an intense aversion or disgust.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Despise- She despises dishonesty in any form.
- I despise attending meetings that lead nowhere.
- He despises people who are arrogant.
- I loathe going to the dentist, but I know it's necessary.
- She loathes waking up early in the morning.
- He loathes noisy environments.
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