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loath and loathe

Writers occasionally confuse loath and loathe. Their meanings are related as they both relate to not liking something.

Loathe

Loathe is a verb meaning to hate. In fact, many consider it even stronger than to hate.  It can also be translated as to hate intensely.

Examples:

• She will eat just about anything, but she loathes celery.
• I loved the Army as an institution and loathed every single thing it required me to do.

Loath

Loath is an adjective meaning unwilling.

Examples:

• She is loath to join because her friends play for a rival team.
• Magazines and newspapers are loath to discuss these types of deals publicly.
• At daybreak, when loathe to rise, have this thought in thy mind: I am rising for a man's work.
(should be loath)

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