Hate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [heʔ] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hate is a noun meaning An object of hatred.
Meaning
An object of hatred.
More Meanings
- Negative feedback, abusive behaviour.
- Bigotry.
- (transitive) To dislike intensely or greatly.
- (intransitive) To experience a feeling of hatred.
- (informal, slang, originally African-American Vernacular) Used in a phrasal verb: hate on.
Example Sentences
One of my pet hates is traffic wardens.
He gave me a look filled with pure hate.
The corporation said it would not tolerate hate.
I hate to say it, but I know we're going to lose.
Word Forms
- hates
- hating
- hated
- hatest
- hatedst
- hateth
Synonyms for hate
Depending on context, synonyms include abhor, abominate, despise, detest, disrelish, execrate.
Antonyms for hate
Common opposites include love.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hatred, detest, odium, hateful, loathing, loathe.
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