loathe

verb

Etymology: From Middle English lothe, from Old English lāþian, from Proto-West Germanic *laiþēn, from Proto-Germanic *laiþāną. Cognate with Old Norse leiðask ( > Danish ledes, Icelandic leiðast, all reflexive), German Leid.

1. To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).

   “I loathe scrubbing toilets.”

   “I absolutely loathe this place.”

2. To induce or inspire disgust (in a person)

   “How heartily he serves me! his face loathes one, But look upon his care, who would not love him?”