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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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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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This is what Frenza hates the most. —

Literary Hub7 Apr. 2026 Kindnessjusticeequalityservant leadership and happiness are keys to successnot hate and divisiveness. —

Letters To The EditorThe Orlando Sentinel7 Apr. 2026

Noun

Sheikali said he is used to receiving hate for his stance on IsraelGazaand Lebanon. —

Mikayla PriceCBS News13 Apr. 2026 How do people get filled with so much hate? —

Baz BamigboyeDeadline13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hate

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This election is a profound game-changernot only for the peoplebut also the artsliberating all those who were despisedsidelined or silenced by the corrupt regime.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
His downfall should burst the bubble of those on the right who think the path to permanent power is to mimic reactionary politics that despise checks and balancesindividual rightsand economic freedom.

— The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026