Definition

1. Noun:
   • Intense hatred or disgust directed toward someone or something: A strong feeling of repugnance or aversion, often combined with contempt.
   • The state of being hated, condemned, or disgraced: The disgrace or infamy that results from being the object of widespread hatred or disapproval.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • His cruel actions brought him nothing but odium from the public.
  • The dictator faced the odium of the international community for his regime's crimes.
  • She bore the odium of the scandal, even though she was largely innocent.

Advanced Usage

• "to incur odium": to become the object of hatred or disgrace.
  • The politician's dishonest speech caused him to incur the odium of his constituents.
• "to be covered in odium": to be universally despised or condemned.
  • After the betrayal, the general was covered in odium by his former allies.

Variants and Related Words

• Odious (adj): Deserving or causing hatred; repulsive.
  • His odious behavior made him many enemies.
• Odiously (adv): In a hateful or repulsive manner.
  • He acted odiously toward his subordinates.

Synonyms

• Detestation: Intense dislike.
• Abhorrence: A feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing.
• Execration: The act of cursing or denouncing; loathing.
• Opprobrium: Harsh criticism or censure; public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.

Antonyms

• Admiration: Respect and warm approval.
• Esteem: Respect and admiration.
• Affection: A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To be held in odium": To be universally hated or condemned.
  • The corrupt official was held in odium by the entire town.
• "The odium of defeat": The profound disgrace and shame associated with losing.
  • The team could not bear the odium of defeat and vowed to train harder.

Noun

1. hate coupled with disgust
2. state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior