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Meaning of word loath from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom.

Example : A reluctant smile.
Loath to admit a mistake.

Meaning : (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed.

Example : Antipathetic to new ideas.
Averse to taking risks.
Loath to go on such short notice.
Clearly indisposed to grant their request.

Synonyms : antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loth

blow up (verb)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

precursor (noun)
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).

telescope (verb)
Crush together or collapse.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

guff (noun)
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

with child (adjective)
In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

ordnance store (noun)
Military supplies.