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Main Entry: loathe
Definition: dislike strongly
Synonyms: abhor, be allergic to, decline, despise, find disgusting, hate, revolt, spurn

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Horses are known to loathe snakes. They are instinctively frightened of the serpents and try to stomp on them, if possible.

decline
hate
be allergic to
find disgusting