Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Advanced Dictionary      
Lookup History
odium

o·di·um

odium

 
 
pronunciation:
o di m
part of speech: noun
definition 1: hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance.
The former dictator, his crimes now revealed, is regarded with odium by most people in his country.
synonyms:
abhorrence, abomination, detestation, hate, hatred, loathing, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion
similar words:
animosity, animus, contempt, enmity, hostility, malevolence, malice, rancor, scorn
definition 2: the quality or condition of being hated.
synonyms:
contempt, disgrace, ignominy, opprobrium
similar words:
abomination, disfavor, disrepute, loathing
definition 3: the ill repute accompanying this condition.
synonyms:
disrepute, ignominy, infamy, opprobrium
antonyms:
honor
similar words:
contempt, defilement, discredit, disfavor, disgrace, disgust, dishonor, humiliation, obloquy, reproach, shame