Loathe the error: why "to loath" doesn't work

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 21/10/2024, 23:14

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

It's a spelling error. The correct spelling of the verb is "to loathe", not "to loath".

People often mistakenly drop the "e" in "loathe", confusing it with the adjective "loath", which means unwilling or reluctant.

The correct form of the verb is "to loathe", which means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.