odium
/'oudjəm/
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Definition
- 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
- hate coupled with disgust
- state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior