Approving and Loath

Opposite meaning words

Approving adjective - Expressing approval.

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Loath is an antonym for approving.

Loath adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.

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Approving is an antonym for loath in against topic.

Nearby Words: loathsome, loathing, loathed, loathly

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