v. t. | 1. | |
1. | To have a great aversion to, with a strong desire that evil should befall the person toward whom the feeling is directed; to dislike intensely; to detest; | |
2. | To be very unwilling; followed by an infinitive, or a substantive clause with that; | |
3. | (Script.) To love less, relatively. | |
n. | 1. | Strong aversion coupled with desire that evil should befall the person toward whom the feeling is directed; as exercised toward things, intense dislike; hatred; detestation; - opposed to love. |
Noun | 1. | hate - the emotion of hate; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action Synonyms: hatred Antonyms: love - a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love" |
Verb | 1. | hate - dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards; "I hate Mexican food"; "She detests politicians" Synonyms: detest Antonyms: love - have a great affection or liking for; "I love French food"; "She loves her boss and works hard for him" |