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hate

noun verb

The emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
H
Ends with
E
Contains
AT
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

heɪt

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noun

  1. The emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

verb

  1. To have and express negative sentiments about a person

verb

  1. Dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

    “I hate Mexican food”

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Example Sentences

I hate Mexican food
She detests politicians

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