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View usage for: (oʊdiəm) uncountable nounOdium is the dislike, disapproval, or hatred that people feel for a particular person, usually because of something that the person has done. [formal] The complainant has been exposed to public odium, scandal and contempt. Synonyms: hate, shame, disgust, dislike More Synonyms of odium (ˈəʊdɪəm) noun1. the dislike accorded to a hated person or thing Word origin C17: from Latin; related to ōdī I hate, Greek odussasthai to be angry odium in American English (ˈoʊdiəm) noun1. a. hatred, esp. of a person or thing regarded as loathsome b. the state or fact of being hated 2. the disgrace brought on by hateful action; opprobrium Word origin L, hatred, ill will < odi, I hate < IE base * od-, hatred > Gr odyssasthai, to be angry, ON atall, frightful Examples of 'odium' in a sentenceodium Of course, a vet's wife must expect some of the odium to rub off on her where animals are concerned.And then, more importantly, how could he extract himself personally from it with the minimum of odium ? Definition widespread dislike or disapproval of a person or action (formal) She has been exposed to public odium and scandal. Synonyms obloquy disapprobation reprobation execration Additional synonymsThey are anxious to show their abhorrence of racism. Synonyms hatred, hate, horror, disgust, loathing, distaste, animosity, aversion, revulsion, antipathy, enmity, abomination, repugnance, odium (formal), detestation, execrationDefinition a powerful dislike or hostility There's a long history of animosity between the two nations. Synonyms hostility, hate, hatred, resentment, bitterness, malice, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, acrimony, rancour, bad blood, ill will, animus, malevolence, virulence, malignityDefinition a feeling of strong dislike or hostility She'd often spoken of her antipathy towards London. Synonyms hostility, opposition, disgust, dislike, hatred, loathing, distaste, animosity, aversion, antagonism, enmity, rancour, bad blood, incompatibility, ill will, animus, repulsion, abhorrence, repugnance, odium (formal), contrariety - odds and ends
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Additional synonymsDefinition severe disapproval It is a controversial policy which has attracted international censure. Synonyms disapproval, criticism, blame, condemnation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, dressing down (informal), stick (slang), stricture, reproof, sideswipe, castigation, obloquy, remonstrance, reprehension There was widespread condemnation of Saturday's riots. Synonyms denunciation, blame, censure, disapproval, reproach, stricture, reproof, reprobation, denouncement Definition intense hatred They were united in their detestation of the government. Synonyms hatred, disgust, loathing, hostility, dislike, animosity, aversion, revulsion, antipathy, abomination, animus, abhorrence, repugnance, odium (formal), execrationSynonyms disapproval, blame, dislike, condemnation, dissatisfaction, censure, displeasure, stricture, reproof, disfavourHis action had been greeted with almost universal disapproval. Synonyms displeasure, criticism, objection, condemnation, dissatisfaction, censure, reproach, denunciation, deprecation, disapprobation, stick (slang) Definition something that causes disgrace His actions have brought discredit on the whole regiment. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, shame, disrepute, smear, stigma, censure, slur, ignominy, dishonour, imputation, odium (formal), ill-repute, aspersionDefinition the state of being disapproved of or disliked He fell into disfavour and had to resign. Synonyms unpopularity, shame, disgrace, discredit, doghouse (informal), bad books (informal), disesteem Definition a condition of shame, loss of reputation, or dishonour I have brought disgrace upon my family. Synonyms shame, contempt, discredit, degradation, disrepute, ignominy, dishonour, infamy, opprobrium, odium (formal), disfavour, obloquy, disesteem Definition a great loathing or distaste A look of disgust came over his face. Synonyms loathing, revulsion, hatred, dislike, nausea, distaste, aversion, antipathy, abomination, repulsion, abhorrence, repugnance, odium (formal), detestation, hatefulness Definition a state of shame or disgrace You have brought dishonour on a fine and venerable institution. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, shame, discredit, degradation, disrepute, reproach, ignominy, infamy, opprobrium, odium (formal), disfavour, abasement, obloquyAdditional synonymsDefinition a feeling of not liking something or someone The two women viewed each other with dislike and suspicion. Synonyms hatred, disgust, hostility, loathing, disapproval, distaste, animosity, aversion, antagonism, displeasure, antipathy, enmity, animus, disinclination, repugnance, odium (formal), detestation, disapprobationDefinition a loss or lack of good reputation Our profession was brought into disrepute. Synonyms discredit, shame, disgrace, unpopularity, ignominy, dishonour, infamy, disfavour, ill repute, obloquy, ill favour, disesteem Definition a feeling of hostility or ill will The two countries erupted into open enmity during the Gulf war. Synonyms hostility, hate, spite, hatred, bitterness, friction, malice, animosity, aversion, venom, antagonism, antipathy, acrimony, rancour, bad blood, ill will, animus, malevolence, malignityDefinition intense dislike He has been accused of stirring up hatred between nations. Synonyms hate, dislike, animosity, aversion, revulsion, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, abomination, ill will, animus, repugnance, odium (formal), detestation, execrationDefinition the state of being infamous one of the greatest acts of infamy in history Synonyms notoriety, scandal, shame, disgrace, atrocity, discredit, stigma, disrepute, ignominy, dishonour, abomination, opprobrium, villainy, odium (formal), outrageousness, obloquyDefinition strong disgust She looked at him with loathing. Synonyms hatred, hate, horror, disgust, aversion, revulsion, antipathy, abomination, repulsion, abhorrence, repugnance, odium (formal), detestation, execrationDefinition the state of being abused or scornfully criticized His political opinions have attracted public opprobrium. Synonyms censure, criticism, condemnation, discredit, disapproval, reproach, stricture, calumny, odium (formal), sideswipe, disfavour, stick (slang), obloquy, contumely (literary), scurrilityDefinition loss of respect I don't want to bring shame on the family name. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, discredit, contempt, smear, degradation, disrepute, reproach, derision, dishonour, infamy, opprobrium, odium (formal), ill repute, obloquy |