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loath s. [
loth, reluctant] unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake"
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loath s. [
antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loth] (usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed; "antipathetic to new ideas"; "averse to taking risks"; "loath to go on such short notice"; "clearly indisposed to grant their request"
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