hate — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An object of hatred.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   One of my pet hates is traffic wardens.

2. Hatred.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   He gave me a look filled with pure hate.

3. Negative feedback, abusive behaviour.

   Usage

   • Internet
   • Countable
   • metonymically
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   There was a lot of hate in the comments on my vlog about Lady Gaga from her fans.

4. Bigotry.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • metonymically
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   The corporation said it would not tolerate hate.

Verb

1. To dislike intensely or greatly.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   As a kid, I used to hate to cycle to school every morning.

   I hate to say it, but I know we're going to lose.

   More examples (1)

   People who hate broccoli may have super-sensitive taste buds.

2. To experience a feeling of hatred.

   Usage

   • Intransitive

3. Used in a phrasal verb: hate on.

   Usage

   • Informal
   • Slang

   Examples

   I put ranch dressing on pizza. Please don't hate on me.

Noun

1. the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

   Synonyms

   hatred

   Antonyms

   love

   Broader terms

   emotion

Verb

1. dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

   Synonyms

   detest

   Antonyms

   love

   Broader terms

   dislike

   Examples

   I hate Mexican food

   She detests politicians

2. to have and express negative sentiments about a person

   Broader terms

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