hate
word
/ˈheɪt/
HAYT
/hˈeɪt/
HAYT
Definition
To feel a very strong dislike or anger toward someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Used in very strong emotional contexts; often implies personal dislike or anger. Common phrases: 'hate someone’s guts' (strong dislike), 'I hate to say it' (unpleasant truth). Not the opposite of 'love' in casual speech but a very intense feeling.
Spanish: odiarPortuguese (BR): odiarPortuguese (PT): odiarChinese (Simplified): 讨厌Chinese (Traditional): 討厭Hindi: नफरत करनाArabic: يكرهBengali: ঘৃণা করা - অপছন্দ করাRussian: ненавидетьJapanese: 憎む - 嫌うVietnamese: ghétKorean: 혐오하다 - 싫어하다Turkish: nefret etmekUrdu: نفرت کرناIndonesian: membenci
Example Sentences
She hates broccoli and never eats it.
basic
I hate to admit it, but I was wrong.
natural
They hate loud noises.
basic
I hate waking up early on weekends.
basic
I really hate when people interrupt me.
natural
She says she hates feeling left out of the group.
natural