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dium
Plural
odiums
1
an intense sense of dislike that is accompanied with repulsion
- The band's new album has been met with odium from critics and fans alike.
- The thought of eating a spoonful of raw slugs makes my skin crawl with odium.
2
a strong and widespread feeling of hatred or disgust directed toward a person, group, or thing as a result of their own actions
- His dishonesty and deceitful behavior earned him the odium of his colleagues.
- The corrupt politician faced the odium of the entire nation for his unethical practices.
- The politician faced intense odium after a scandalous revelation.
- The CEO's decision to lay off employees without notice resulted in significant odium.
- The corrupt officials had to bear the odium of their actions.