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Definition of hatenext

hate

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noun

Synonym Chooser

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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hate
Verb
Originallythe law said the crime would have to be entirely motivated by bias or hate in order to qualify as a hate crime. Dillon ThomasCBS News29 Jan. 2026 But is there anyone that doesn’t hate at least part of the experience of streaming? Howard HomonoffForbes.com29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The following daythe club’s Yelp page started to get one-star reviews and the club owneran Asian womanand hosta Japanese Mexican Americanwere flooded with hate messagesracist and sexist reviews and death threats sent directly to themaccording to documents obtained by The Times. Anthony SolorzanoLos Angeles Times5 Feb. 2026 The hate gets more powerful with more hate. Jack DunnVariety5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hate
Verb
  • An unofficial list provided by the Rhode Island Invasive Species Council includes a number of aggressive plants that are widely despised by gardenerssuch as Norway mapleOriental bittersweetTree of Heavenautumn olivegarlic mustard and Japanese knotweed.
    Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The production reimagines the titular character as Alicea novelist who despises hollow contemporary mantras and faces backlash for speaking her mind.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Your hatred of our governor has blinded your ability to be balancedfair or accurate.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
  • There’s no hatredno resentmentno real rivalry to speak ofbeyond the unquenchable fire that drives every great athlete.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • At the timethe issue of who the enemy was didn’t cause much political disagreement in Washington; it was generally understood to be Al Qaedaor groups like it.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Spin is the enemy of accountability.
    John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These findings echo a broader pattern political scientists call affective polarization: the replacement of disagreement with abhorrence.
    Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2025
  • When human decency and basic civility fall victim to partisanship and ideologyand abhorrence of violence becomes tempered by political aimsmonstrosities and tyrannies become possible.
    Michael Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond needle phobia or the physical discomfort of injectionsconvenience is a key reason people may be interested in switching to the Wegovy pill.
    Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The circumstances made the role ill-suited to Bennettand everyone knew that Shawn was beset by phobias.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Fanning the flames of the drama was the mutual antipathy between the couples.
    Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The stability in the Wing’s leadership comes as much of the theater industry – in New York and across the country – continues to grapple with the fallout of the Covid pandemic and shutdownrising production costs and the Trump Administration’s antipathy towards government arts funding.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trumpas USA Today first detailed on Thursday.
    Erin Doherty, Axios, 14 Dec. 2024
  • One of the most memorable chapters epitomizes her detestation for the ultra-wealthy and pompous intellectuals who rushed to rationalize her work.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024
Noun
  • Orthodox Jews viewed the pop-up novelty with its mixed troupes as an abominationbut young female actors and singers embraced the emancipatory promise of the stage.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This second half of Godzilla’s nearly 70-year history is a towering showcase of how versatile Godzilla is; a character who can be a herovillainor even eldritch abomination — to mixed results.
    James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026

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