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verb

Definition of hate next

as in to despise

to dislike strongly she hates her jobshe hates her friendsand she hates her life!

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hate

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noun

ˈhāt

as in hatred

a very strong dislike hate can sometimes be replaced with tolerance when people meet face to face

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as in enemy

something or someone that is hated the Alaska pipeline is a pet hate of environmentalists

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How does the verb hate contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of hate are abhorabominatedetestand loathe. While all these words mean "to feel strong aversion or intense dislike for," hate implies an emotional aversion often coupled with enmity or malice.

hated the enemy with a passion

When would abhor be a good substitute for hate?

The meanings of abhor and hate largely overlap; howeverabhor implies a deep often shuddering repugnance.

a crime abhorred by all

When might abominate be a better fit than hate?

The synonyms abominate and hate are sometimes interchangeablebut abominate suggests strong detestation and often moral condemnation.

abominates all forms of violence

When can detest be used instead of hate?

While in some cases nearly identical to hatedetest suggests violent antipathy.

detests cowards

When is it sensible to use loathe instead of hate?

While the synonyms loathe and hate are close in meaningloathe implies utter disgust and intolerance.

loathed the mere sight of them

How does the verb hate contrast with its synonyms?

hated the enemy with a passion

When would abhor be a good substitute for hate?

The meanings of abhor and hate largely overlap; howeverabhor implies a deep often shuddering repugnance.

a crime abhorred by all

When might abominate be a better fit than hate?

The synonyms abominate and hate are sometimes interchangeablebut abominate suggests strong detestation and often moral condemnation.

abominates all forms of violence

When can detest be used instead of hate?

While in some cases nearly identical to hatedetest suggests violent antipathy.

detests cowards

When is it sensible to use loathe instead of hate?

While the synonyms loathe and hate are close in meaningloathe implies utter disgust and intolerance.

loathed the mere sight of them

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Recent Examples of hate

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As someone who has studied domestic terrorism and hate for over 20 yearssuch dynamics are not surprising. —

Arie PerligerThe Conversation18 Mar. 2026 Not surprisinglyGrace’s real-life husband hates Max. —

Joe HaganVanity Fair18 Mar. 2026

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The themes that run through Harry Potter are of love triumphing over hate — of acceptance. —

James HibberdHollywoodReporter25 Mar. 2026 Online hate towards celebrities is certainly nothing newbut recentlysome artists have decided to talk about it openly in an effort to stem the emotional and physical damage. —

Alessandra De TommasiVanity Fair23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hate

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Iowans despised slaverytreasured 'radical experiment' Thirteen Iowans died and 141 were wounded in the rout of the Union forces at Wilson's Creek.

— Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
In our communitiesand even in our familiestribalism drives us not merely to disagree with but to despise one another.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026