Meaning & Definition of word "Hate"

Hate

/heɪt/

1. Intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury.
- Example: His hate for injustice drives him to volunteer for social causes.
2. Extreme dislike or disgust.
- Example: There was a palpable hate in her voice when she spoke about the incident.

1. To feel intense or passionate aversion for someone or something.
- Example: I hate the noise that construction work makes.
2. To dislike intensely; to detest.
- Example: She hates waking up early in the morning.
3. To have a strong aversion to something.
- Example: They hate the idea of going to the dentist.

●Old English hatian, related to the Proto-Germanic *haitana.

hate crime:

A crime motivated by prejudice towards specific groups.

hate speech:

Speech that attacks or discriminates against a particular group.

hate to say it:

Indicates reluctance to express negative opinions.

loathe:

To feel intense dislike or disgust for.

rancor:

Bitter, long-lasting resentment.

animosity:

Strong hostility or opposition.

Meaning: H8

● Example Sentence: She used 'H8' in her tweet to express her dislike for the movie.

Meaning: Hater

● Example Sentence: He's such a hater; he can't enjoy anything.