Definition of "loathing" []

• Great dislike; abhorrence. (noun)

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• "It's all part of the legacy of abuse and neglect thing: self-loathing is yet another toxic behavior instilled by a crappy childhood."
• "Out of the all the superhero movies to date, this period of self-doubt and loathing, is probably the most adult issue."
• "I turned with loathing from the woman who could utter so unfeeling a speech to a person just saved, on the very edge of death; but I felt languid, and unable to reflect on all that had passed."