Meaning of hate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /heɪt/

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  1. Verb

    hate

    Etymology

    Old English hatian (verb), hete (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch haten (verb) and German hassen (verb), Hass‘hatred’

    Definitions

    1. dislike intensely

    Examples

    • « feel antipathy or aversion towards »
    • « I hate Mexican food »
    • « She detests politicians »

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  2. Noun

    hate

    Definitions

    1. the emotion of hate

    Examples

    • « a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action »

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