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Abominable vs Loath - What's the difference?

abominable | loath |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between abominable and loath

is that abominable is (obsolete) excessive, large (used as an intensifier) while loath is (obsolete) hostile, angry, loathsome, unpleasant.

As adjectives the difference between abominable and loath

is that abominable is worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable while loath is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.

Loath vs Eager - What's the difference?

loath | eager |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between loath and eager

is that loath is (obsolete) hostile, angry, loathsome, unpleasant while eager is (obsolete) sharp; keen; bitter; severe.

As adjectives the difference between loath and eager

is that loath is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined while eager is (obsolete) sharp; sour; acid.

As a noun eager is

(tidal bore).

Abhorrence vs Loath - What's the difference?

abhorrence | loath |


As a noun abhorrence

is extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing .

As an adjective loath is

unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.

Abomination vs Loath - What's the difference?

abomination | loath |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between abomination and loath

is that abomination is (obsolete) a state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution while loath is (obsolete) hostile, angry, loathsome, unpleasant.

As a noun abomination

is an abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit
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As an adjective loath is

unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.

Loath vs Demur - What's the difference?

loath | demur |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between loath and demur

is that loath is (obsolete) hostile, angry, loathsome, unpleasant while demur is (obsolete) to cause delay to; to put off.

As an adjective loath

is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.

As a verb demur is

(obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.

As a noun demur is

stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

Loath vs Coercion - What's the difference?

loath | coercion |


As an adjective loath

is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.

As a noun coercion is

actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.

Vile vs Loath - What's the difference?

vile | loath |


As adjectives the difference between vile and loath

is that vile is morally low; base; despicable while loath is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.

Vain vs Loath - What's the difference?

vain | loath |


As a noun vain

is .

As an adjective loath is

unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.

Shy vs Loath - What's the difference?

shy | loath |


As adjectives the difference between shy and loath

is that shy is easily frightened; timid while loath is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined.

As a verb shy

is to avoid due to timidness or caution.

As a noun shy

is an act of throwing.

Loath vs Willing - What's the difference?

loath | willing |


As adjectives the difference between loath and willing

is that loath is unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined while willing is ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.

As a noun willing is

(rare|or|obsolete) the execution of a will.

As a verb willing is

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