Liking and Loathing

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Liking

Liking noun - Positive regard for something.
Usage example: I have a liking for dark chocolate
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Antonyms for Liking
Loathing is an antonym for liking in fondness topic.
Nearby Words: like, likable, liked

Loathing

Loathing noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.
Usage example: the sight of his mortal enemy getting that undeserved promotion filled him with loathing
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Synonyms for Loathing
Antonyms for Loathing
Liking is an antonym for loathing in abhorrence topic.
Nearby Words: loath, loathed
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How words are described

special special liking special loathing
particular particular liking particular loathing
instant instant liking instant loathing
initial initial liking initial loathing
Other adjectives: strong, extreme, intense, personal, immediate, mutual, obsessive.
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