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odious

o·di·ous

odious

 
 
pronunciation:
o di s
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent.
Crime involving the elderly is particularly odious.I can't stomach his odious opinions.Her stepfather was an odious man who abused both her and her mother.
synonyms:
abhorrent, abominable, despicable, detestable, execrable, loathsome, repellent
antonyms:
delightful, pleasant
similar words:
atrocious, contemptible, disgusting, hateful, horrible, ignominious, opprobrious, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shameful, worthless
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derivations: odiously (adv.), odiousness (n.)