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hates

NOUN

extreme dislike

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity antagonism enmity hatred horror hostility loathing pain rancor resentment revenge venom

STRONG

abhorrence abomination anathema animus antipathy aversion bother bugbear detestation disgust execration frost grievance gripe irritant malevolence malignity nuisance objection odium rankling repugnance repulsion revulsion scorn spite trouble

WEAK

ill will mislike nasty look no love lost

Antonyms

STRONGEST

friendship good will happiness kindness liking love pleasure sympathy

STRONG

admiration aid approval blessing compliment delight esteem flattery fondness help honor like loving praise regard respect

VERB

dislike very strongly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhor despise detest loathe scorn shun

STRONG

abominate anathematize contemn curse deprecate deride disapprove disdain disfavor disparage execrate nauseate spurn

WEAK

be disgusted with be hostile to be loath be reluctant be repelled by be sick of be sorry bear a grudge against can't stand feel malice to have an aversion to have enough of have no use for look down on not care for object to recoil from shudder at spit upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

admire adore approve cherish like love

STRONG

commend compliment endorse flatter laud praise sanction

Example Sentences

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Behind the campaign is a group founded in Britain called "Everyone Hates Elon" -- which, a spokesperson stressed, "targets other billionaires" beyond Elon Musk, the world's richest person.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Comedians, partners in marriage and co-hosts on the podcast “My Wife Hates Me” — Bonnie McFarlane and Rich Vos make a superb combination.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

I’ve done this painting of Andy called “Andy Warhol Hates Me,” and I’ve put the quote of his: “I went to see Boy George at Madison Square Garden, and he’s really fat.”

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023

Rodney Barnes has built a thriving career by telling stories of Black life, from “Everybody Hates Chris,” to “The Boondocks,” to “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.”

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2023

DISLIKES: Hates that spies never get to sleep in.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti