Hate

/heɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury.
His hate for injustice drives him to volunteer for social causes.
Extreme dislike or disgust.
There was a palpable hate in her voice when she spoke about the incident.
verb
To feel intense or passionate aversion for someone or something.
I hate the noise that construction work makes.
To dislike intensely; to detest.
She hates waking up early in the morning.
To have a strong aversion to something.
They hate the idea of going to the dentist.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

loathe
To feel intense dislike or disgust for.
rancor
Bitter, long-lasting resentment.
animosity
Strong hostility or opposition.

Slang Meanings

H8
She used 'H8' in her tweet to express her dislike for the movie.
Hater
He's such a hater; he can't enjoy anything.