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hate

не любить

Meaning of hate

strongly dislike

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EN-UK/ˈheɪt/
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hate usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

I hate oversized logos on shirts.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

She says she hates shoes that pinch after an hour.

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hate belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

hatemembenci
shirtkemeja
skirtrok
pantscelana
trouserscelana panjang
jeansjeans
shortscelana pendek

hate synonyms

Related words worth learning together

detest
Strong and formal word, similar intensity to 'hate' but more literary.
loathe
Very strong, often literary word for intense dislike or disgust.
despise
Strong dislike combined with contempt; implies moral or personal disdain.
abhor
Very formal and strong; expresses deep moral disgust or horror, uncommon in speech.
can't bear
Informal; indicates you strongly dislike or cannot tolerate something.
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D
🇬🇧en
detest

Strong and formal word, similar intensity to 'hate' but more literary.

C1Rarely

She detests dishonesty in any form.

L
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loathe

Very strong, often literary word for intense dislike or disgust.

C1Rarely

He loathes the corruption he sees around him.

D
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despise

Strong dislike combined with contempt; implies moral or personal disdain.

C1Rarely

She despises lying politicians.

A
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abhor

Very formal and strong; expresses deep moral disgust or horror, uncommon in speech.

C2Very Rarely

Many people abhor animal cruelty.

C
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can't bear

Informal; indicates you strongly dislike or cannot tolerate something.

B1Often

I can't bear the thought of losing him.

D
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dislike

Less strong than 'hate'; a milder, often more formal way to say you don't like something.

B1Often

I dislike spicy food.

N
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not like

Neutral phrase indicating lack of liking; less intense than 'hate'.

A2Often

I do not like cold weather.

D
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don't like

Common spoken form to say you have no liking for something; mild compared with 'hate'.

A1Very Often

I don't like broccoli.

H
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have an aversion to

Formal phrase meaning a persistent dislike or mild disgust; less emotional than 'hate'.

C1Rarely

He has an aversion to spicy food.

B
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be repulsed by

Implies physical or moral disgust and strong rejection; focuses on revulsion rather than general dislike.

C1Rarely

I was repulsed by the cruelty in the film.

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hate meaning: what does it mean?

strongly dislike

hate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

hate is pronounced as /ˈheɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

hate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I hate oversized logos on shirts. Translation: Я не люблю огромные логотипы на рубашках.

Is hate part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, hate (не любить) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is hate part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, hate (не любить) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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