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

Mimikyu hates bright sunlight and prefers to stay in dark, hidden places. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

True, Francesca Hong hates America, Thanksgiving and most national holidays, and is anti-Israel and anything slanted to the true American ideals that made our country great. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

This guy hates smells, blood and gore, so the humor and comedy is in the commitment. — Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Alex, pointedly called Alexa by her mother (Florencia Lozano), who hates Alex’s tomboyish style, works in a bodega and looks after her brother a lot. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 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

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