Synonyms for

Hate

Verb / heɪt / Another word for hate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel intense or passionate dislike towards someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

detest love hatred despise loathe detest abhor dislike scorn resent revile repudiate shun spurn contemn disapprove disfavor disparage disrespect emnity animosity antipathy aversion

Synonyms by register

Formal

detest abhor loathe despise

Informal

can't stand dislike intensely can't bear hate on

Literary

execrate abominate

Antonyms

love like adore cherish admire appreciate favor

Common collocations

  • hate crime
  • hate speech
  • hate group
  • hate mail
  • hate campaign
  • hate relationship
  • hate the sin, love the sinner

Word family

noun hatred
verb hate
adjective hateful
adverb hatefully

Usage note

Hate is a strong emotion. While 'hate on' is informal, be mindful that 'hate speech' and 'hate crime' refer to specific illegal or harmful actions.

Example sentences

  1. I hate how spicy this food is.
  2. She hates it when her brother breaks her toys.
  3. He hates going to the dentist.
  4. I don't hate you, I just don't want to go to the party with you.
  5. They hate the cold weather in the winter.

Quotes

  • Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. - Elie Wiesel
  • I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. - Martin Luther King Jr.

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