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loathe

[/loʊð/]
verb
aborrecer
1. to feel intense dislike, disgust, or hatred for someone or something
I loathe the taste of bitter coffee.
Eu aborreço o gosto do café amargo.
2. to regard with extreme aversion or repugnance
She loathes dishonesty and deception.
Ela aborrece desonestidade e engano.
Synonyms
hatedetestdespiseabhorexecraterevile
Antonyms
loveadorelikecherishembrace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aborrecer
most common usage; can also use 'odiar' in casual speech
São Paulo
aborrecer
formal and standard usage
Portugal
aborrecer
standard Portuguese; 'detestar' also commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

I would loathe to do that - seria péssimo/detestável fazer isso
loathe each other - aborrecer um ao outro
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