Synonyms of hates

hates 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hate

as in despises

to dislike strongly

she hates her job, she hates her friends, and she hates her life!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despises
• loathes
• detests
• abhors
• disdains
• abominates
• disapproves (of)
• has it in for
• deplores
• scorns
• execrates
• deprecates
• disfavors
• discountenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loves
• prefers
• likes
• desires
• enjoys
• favors
• fancies
• relishes
• admires
• approves (of)
• adores
• worships
• treasures
• prizes
• cherishes
• reveres
• idolizes
• esteems
• venerates
• hallows

hates

2 of 2

noun

plural of hate

as in enemies

something or someone that is hated

the Alaska pipeline is a pet hate of environmentalists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enemies
• phobias
• abominations
• antipathies
• adversaries
• abhorrences
• detestations
• execrations
• aversions
• dreads
• bêtes noires
• anathemas
• bugaboos
• horrors
• nuisances
• bugbears
• hang-ups
• peeves
• grievances
• annoyances
• bogeys
• hassles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loves
• joys
• pleasures
• delights
• darlings
• likes
• sweethearts
• dears
• preferences
• enjoyments
• favorites
• treasures
• beloveds
• honeys
• felicities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hates

Verb

Right now, none of Taylor Sheridan’s shows are made in Los Angeles (the scribe also hates the place), but CBS Studios does film NCIS, Matlock and Criminal Minds in the home of Hollywood. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Is this the same Panthea who hates anyone fake or putting things on? — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

Talarico also hates Christianity, the oil and gas industry and families, Paxton said. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Damon’s Odysseus is numbed by the massacre of Troy’s civilians; Fiennes’ hates himself for leading the best men of Ithaca to their death, gutting his own community in the heedless destruction of another. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The letter wears a visible hearing aid and hates the offensive jokes about it. — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026

Could Kohberger have been a serial killer in the making, a man who hates women, or is there enough evidence to exonerate him altogether? — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026

Crystal hates that shows drop an entire season on release day, and thinks streaming has eroded the monoculture that used to propel powerful franchises to billion-dollar heights. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 July 2026

So Democrats may be about to nominate someone who’s more to the left and has a high level of personal aggression and really, really, really hates Israel. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Noun

On the April 14 episode of the Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club podcast, the bestselling author, whose debut adult romantasy novel Starside hit shelves on March 31, spoke with journalist Danielle Robay about all things writing — including her romance genre loves and hates. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026