Stand powerless in disgust (5)

I believe the answer is:

odium

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'disgust' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for odium that I've seen before include "Widespread dislike and contempt" , "Disgrace or contempt" , "Dislike of someone, or something hated" , "reproach" , "Widespread hatred or disgust felt towards someone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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