1 hate
/ˈheɪt/
noun
plural
hates
1 hate
/ˈheɪt/
noun
plural
hates
Britannica Dictionary definition of HATE
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a very strong feeling of dislike
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You could see the hate [=hatred] in his eyes.
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These crimes are motivated by prejudice and hate.
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They have been unable to overcome their hates and fears.
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— sometimes used before another noun
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The organization gets a lot of hate mail [=extremely angry letters, e-mail, etc.] from people who disagree with their policies.
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a hate crime [=a crime done against someone because of the person's race, religion, etc.]
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Hate speech [=speech expressing hatred of a particular group of people] is not allowed at school.
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— opposite love
2 hate
/ˈheɪt/
verb
hates;
hated;
hating
2 hate
/ˈheɪt/
verb
hates;
hated;
hating
Britannica Dictionary definition of HATE
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to dislike (someone) very strongly
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to feel hate for (someone)
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He was a cruel tyrant who was hated and feared by his people.
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She hated them for betraying her.
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They were political rivals who truly/bitterly hated each other.
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What is it that you hate about him most?
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a hated enemy
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[no object]
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children whose families have taught them to hate
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— opposite love
2
[+ object]
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to dislike (something) very strongly
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to find (something) very unpleasant
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She hates [=really dislikes] cold weather.
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I hate spinach.
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I hate doing this.
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I hate having to do this. = I hate it when I have to do this.
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They hate being apart from each other.
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I hate the idea of leaving my mother alone all week.
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She hates cooking.
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They hate to be apart from each other.
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She hates to cook.
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— opposite love
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— used to apologize for doing something or to express regret or guilt
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I hate bothering you [=I'm sorry to bother you], but would you mind moving your car?
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I'd hate it if they got the wrong idea. [=I would feel regret if they misunderstood]
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I hate to bother you [=I'm sorry to bother you], but would you mind moving your car?
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I hate to say it, but I don't think he has much chance of winning.
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I'd hate (for) them to get the wrong idea.
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hate someone's guts
— see 1gut
— hater
noun,
plural
haters
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a cat hater [=a person who hates cats]
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