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noun

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How does the verb hate contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of hate are abhor, abominate, detest, and loathe. While all these words mean "to feel strong aversion or intense dislike for," hate implies an emotional aversion often coupled with enmity or malice.

hated the enemy with a passion

When would abhor be a good substitute for hate?

The meanings of abhor and hate largely overlap; however, abhor implies a deep often shuddering repugnance.

a crime abhorred by all

When might abominate be a better fit than hate?

The synonyms abominate and hate are sometimes interchangeable, but abominate suggests strong detestation and often moral condemnation.

abominates all forms of violence

When can detest be used instead of hate?

While in some cases nearly identical to hate, detest suggests violent antipathy.

detests cowards

When is it sensible to use loathe instead of hate?

While the synonyms loathe and hate are close in meaning, loathe implies utter disgust and intolerance.

loathed the mere sight of them

Examples of hate in a Sentence

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Verb
Some hated that part of the job and were grateful for the change. Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024 The 27-year-old is one of those polarizing athletes fans will love or hate. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Noun
That success came at a cost for Siegel, who rose to fame against sexist bullying and hate made worse by social media. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2024 Hate crimes against all Asian American communities have been on the rise since the pandemic, with 1 in 3 Asian American adults reported being the subject of a hate act last year. Niala Boodhoo, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hate 

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“Hate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hate. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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