as in to despise
to dislike strongly
she hates her job, she hates her friends, and she hates her life!
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1
as in hatred
a very strong dislike
hate can sometimes be replaced with tolerance when people meet face to face
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2
as in enemy
something or someone that is hated
the Alaska pipeline is a pet hate of environmentalists
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Recent Examples of hate
Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Lauren Howe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
However, her boundary-breaking win also came with hate, discrimination and deliberate misgendering by critics and colleagues.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Verb
In an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in early 2022 — to a fight between two young children who hated each other.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Noun
First pointing out that Jewish hate was on the rise in the U.S., the campaign then pointed out that Black hate, Muslim hate, and Asian hate were also rising - and called on everyone to combat hate against all of these groups as well as others.
—Lauren Howe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
However, her boundary-breaking win also came with hate, discrimination and deliberate misgendering by critics and colleagues.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hate
Verb
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This is a series between two rivals that despise each other.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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But in public spaces, the Russian Federation and the Soviet Union are roundly despised.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
Noun
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But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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When the topic of Clark came up in discussion, Braun was hopeful that the apparent hatred against Clark, and throughout the association and its fans, could come to an end, while siding with Banks.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In a pre-recorded video message, Khamenei claimed that American involvement signals Israel's weakness, adding that Iran's retaliatory actions have weakened the enemy.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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As soon as the gunfight starts, the audience knows who the enemies are.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Holly hits the road with the activist and brings along a gun, despite her deep need to be near her home and her abhorrence of weapons.—
Maren Longbella,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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The reactions from right-of-center publications divide into roughly four camps, aligning on a spectrum ranging from vocal approval to outright abhorrence.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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Pulse might even have to take Danny seriously, rather than turning her into a collection of traumas (daddy issues) and phobias (inexplicably afraid of pregnant women).—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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But fire phobia only triggers panic, one that’s currently siphoning billions of tax dollars to log nearly every single national forest, state park, and county open space, likely only increasing the fire danger to communities.—
Josh Schlossberg,
The Denver Post,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But focusing on Ukraine gives short shrift to the many political, economic, and strategic interests that Putin and Xi share—chief among them a mutual antipathy toward the United States.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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With the Trump administration's antipathy toward climate science, universities are stepping up to ensure the U.S. still has scientific representation at the IPCC.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trump, as USA Today first detailed on Thursday.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
14 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable chapters epitomizes her detestation for the ultra-wealthy and pompous intellectuals who rushed to rationalize her work.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2024
Noun
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Other leaders who show off tanks and missiles Trump stumbles up the stairs to Air Force One, stoking memory of Biden tripping video Musk and Trump's relationship: A timeline from campaign cash to 'disgusting abomination' Will Medicaid change under new bill?—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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Renovate your hotel, investigate paranormal happenings, and fend off eldritch abominations.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2025
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“Hate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hate. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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