Synonyms for

Hating

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

Definition

Feeling intense or passionate dislike or hostility towards someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

detest hate love hat disliking detesting abhorring despising loathing resenting scorning spiting reviling shunning aversion animosity antipathy enmity hostility malevolence malice rancor repugnance hatred

Synonyms by register

Formal

detesting abhorring loathing despising

Informal

disliking can't stand sick of fed up with

Literary

execrating scorning

Antonyms

loving liking adoring cherishing fondness affection

Common collocations

  • hating it
  • hating life
  • hating every minute
  • hating the world
  • hating myself
  • hating someone
  • hating change

Word family

noun hate
verb hate
adjective hateful
adverb hatefully

Usage note

The gerund form 'hating' is often used to describe an ongoing or intense feeling of dislike. It can also be used to express strong disapproval.

Example sentences

  1. She is hating on her classmates because they did not invite her to their party.
  2. He is hating his new haircut.
  3. She is hating that she has to go to bed early.
  4. The cat is hating the new dog in the house.
  5. He is hating the fact that he has to go to work on a Saturday.

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