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loathing Antonyms

Opposite of loathing

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

A feeling of intense dislike, hatred, or profound disgust toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"The whistleblower spoke with undisguised adoration about the widespread corruption within the agency."

Strongest
adoration
love
affection
Strong
fondness
admiration
devotion
liking

Similar words to loathing

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

detestation
abhorrence
hatred
revulsion
repugnance
disgust
aversion
execration
See all synonyms of loathing

• Nearby Words

loath
loathe
loather
loathing
loathsome
lob
lobby

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