“To loath” or “to loathe”: which is correct?
to loathe
The short answer
The correct form of the verb is to loathe, which means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.
Why people get it wrong
People often mistakenly drop the e in loathe, confusing it with the adjective loath, which means unwilling or reluctant.
What kind of mistake it is
It’s a spelling error. The correct spelling of the verb is to loathe, not to loath.
Examples with to loathe
- I loathe doing the dishes.
- She absolutely loathes when people are late.
- They seemed to loathe each other.
Quick check
They seemed each other.
The correct form of the verb is to loathe, which means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.
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