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   hate

   /heɪt/

   verb

   • 1. feel intense dislike for: "the boys hate each other" Similar loathedetestdislike greatlyabhorabominatedespiseexecratefeel aversion towardsfeel revulsion towardsfeel hostile towardsbe repelled bybe revolted byregard with disgustnot be able to bear/standbe unable to stomachfind intolerableshudder atrecoil fromshrink frominformal:hate someone's gutsrare:disrelishOpposite lovelike
   • ▪ have a strong aversion to (something): "he hates flying"
   • ▪ used politely to express one's regret or embarrassment at doing something: "I hate to bother you" Similar be sorrybe reluctantbe loathbe unwillingbe disinclinedregretdislikenot likehesitate
   • ▪ express strong dislike for; criticize or abuse: "I can't hate on them for trying something new"

   noun

   • 1. intense dislike: "feelings of hate and revenge" Similar loathinghatreddetestationdislikedistasteabhorrenceabominationexecrationresentmentaversionhostilityill willill feelingbad feelingenmityanimosityantagonismantipathybitternessanimusrevulsiondisgustcontemptrepugnanceodiumrancourrare:disrelishOpposite loveliking
   • ▪ denoting hostile actions motivated by intense dislike or prejudice: "a hate campaign"
   • ▪ an intensely disliked person or thing: "Richard's pet hate is filling in his tax returns" Similar bugbearbanebogeybugaboopet aversionthorn in one's flesh/sidebane of one's lifebête noireOpposite favourite thing

   Word Origin Old Englishhatian (verb), hete (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch haten (verb) and German hassen (verb), Hass ‘hatred’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hateable adjective

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   The meaning of HATE is intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury. How to use hate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hate.

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   HATE definition: 1. to dislike someone or something very much: 2. an extremely strong dislike: 3. to dislike…. Learn more.

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   noun. the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action. synonyms: hatred. see more. feelings of envy and resentment of one social or economic class for toward another. an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility.

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   Definition of 'hate' hate. (heɪt ) Word forms: hates , hating , hated. 1. verb A2. If you hate someone or something, you have an extremely strong feeling of dislike for them. Most people hate him, but they don't dare to say so, because he still rules the country. [VERB noun] I hated myself for writing that letter. [VERB noun]

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   Hate definition: to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest. See examples of HATE used in a sentence.

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   HATE definition: 1. to dislike someone or something very much: 2. used to emphasize that you are sorry you have to…. Learn more.

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   Definition of hate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definition of hate noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › hateHate Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Verb. Noun. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. verb. hated, hates, hating. To dislike or wish to avoid; have a strong aversion to. To hate arguments. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To have strong dislike or ill will for; loathe; despise. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To feel hatred. Webster's New World.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › hateHate - definition of hate by The Free Dictionary

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    1. To feel strong dislike for or hostility toward: rivals who hate each other. 2. To feel dislike or distaste for: hates washing dishes; hates to get up early. 3. To be disinclined (to do something) out of politeness or a need to apologize: I hate to interrupt, but can I ask you a quick question? v.intr. To feel hatred. n.