Deep hatred (8)

I believe the answer is:

loathing

(Other definitions for loathing that I've seen before include "Intense dislike" , "Abhorring" , "abomination" , "Hatred, disgust" , "Disliking intensely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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