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loathe Antonyms

Opposite of loathe

Pinning down the opposite of loathe requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To feel intense dislike, disgust, or hatred for someone or something.

Usage Example

"The two rival politicians love each other and refuse to appear on the same stage."

Strongest
love
adore
cherish
Strong
admire
revere
like
fancy

Similar words to loathe

Words similar to loathe shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

detest
abhor
hate
despise
execrate
abominate
dislike
disdain
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• Nearby Words

loanee
loaner
loath
loathe
loather
loathing
loathsome

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Loathe. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/loathe
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