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verb

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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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Transitional weather hates to see the Quince Lightweight Cotton Cashmere Link-stitch Dolman Sweater coming. —

Sophie DoddTravel + Leisure12 Mar. 2026 Marigolds smell so strongly that squash bugs hate hanging around nearby and provide other benefits. —

Haniya RaeMartha Stewart12 Mar. 2026

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Arnaudwho plays the American hockey star Scott Hunterunfollowed his castmates and series creator Jacob Tierney in January amid reports of an escalating amount of hate directed against him from within the Heated Rivalry fandom. —

Ryan ColemanEntertainment Weekly10 Mar. 2026 The same number of people who will be either actively rooting for a Chalamet win or hate-watching for his loss. —

Jessica GeltLos Angeles Times9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hate

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The Mujahedeen-e-Khalq is listed as a terrorist organization by Iran and is widely despised inside the country.

— Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
This poses a challenge for people like me who get cold easilybut also despise the feeling of overheating due to over-layering.

— Harry Spampinato, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026