Pronunciation: /heɪt/
noun intense or passionate dislike
A1 I have a strong hate for spiders.
A2 Her hate for broccoli is well-known among her friends.
B1 His hate for early mornings makes it hard for him to get to work on time.
B2 The politician's hate for his opponent was evident in his speeches.
C1 The author's hate for injustice is a recurring theme in her novels.
C2 Despite her success, she couldn't shake off the hate she felt towards her former business partner.
verb to feel intense or passionate dislike for someone or something
A1 I hate broccoli.
A2 She hates doing the dishes.
B1 They hate waiting in long lines.
B2 He hates it when people are late.
C1 The professor hates when students don't participate in class.
C2 I hate the way he always interrupts me during meetings.
formal I strongly dislike the taste of olives.
informal I really hate olives.
slang I can't stand olives.
figurative Olives are my arch-nemesis.
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