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odium

o·di·um [ ṓdee əm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. hatred: intense dislike, repugnance, or contempt for somebody or something
incurred scorn and odium for his actions

2. state of being odious: the state of being hateful, contemptuous, or disgusting

3. disrepute or disgrace: a state of being considered odious by others

[Early 17th century. < Latin]
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