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be odious
[bi ˈoʊdiəs]
verb phrase
ser odioso
1.
to be extremely unpleasant, repugnant, or hateful
His behavior is odious to everyone around him.
Seu comportamento é odioso para todos ao seu redor.
2.
to be deeply offensive or disgusting
The odious practice was finally abolished.
A prática odiosa foi finalmente abolida.
Synonyms
be detestable
be abominable
be repugnant
be disgusting
be hateful
be loathsome
Antonyms
be pleasant
be agreeable
be delightful
be likeable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser odioso
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser odioso
common colloquial usage
São Paulo
ser odioso
standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
ser odioso
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
make oneself odious
become odious in someone's eyes
grow odious with time
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