Felt intense dislike for (7)

I believe the answer is:

loathed

(Other definitions for loathed that I've seen before include "Cordially detested" , "Hated" , "Regarded with disgust and hatred" , "Detested and abominated" , "'Abhorred, detested (7)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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