Hateful and Loathing

Hateful

Hateful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Loathing and hateful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loathing" instead an adjective "Hateful".

Nearby Words: hate, hated, hatefully, hater

Loathing

Loathing noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

Hateful and loathing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hateful" instead an adjective "Loathing".

Nearby Words: loath, loathed

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

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