Odium is a noun that refers to a general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone.
Our word of the day comes directly from latin. In the early 17th century, it was imported into English and is used less commonly used than its close relative, ‘odious.’ Here’s an example of odium’s use:
I don’t understand the hatred people in my neighborhood have for my next-door-neighbor Chuck’s lawn. Sure, his decision to keep that inflatable Santa up year-round may be a little odd, but it puzzles me that people would have such odium for it.
