hatehate1 /heɪt/ ●●● S1 W3 verb [transitive] 
It’s the kind of movie you either love or hate. He hates his job.hate doing something Paul hates having his picture taken.hate to do something I hate to see you unhappy.hate it when Pam hates it when Lee calls her at work.hate somebody doing something Jenny’s mother hates her staying out late.2to dislike someone very much and feel angry towards them OPP love: Why do you hate me so much?hate somebody for (doing) something She hated him for being so happy.hate yourself I hated myself for feeling jealous of her.hate somebody’s guts informal (=hate someone very much)RegisterIn everyday English, people often say they can’t stand someone rather than say they hate someone:· I can’t stand her husband.3I’d hate (for) somebody/something to do something spoken used to emphasize that you do not want something to happen: I’d hate you to go. I’d hate for him to think I wasn’t interested.4I hate to think what/how/where etc spoken used when you feel sure that something would have a bad result, or when an idea is unpleasant to think about: I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn’t called the police.5I hate to say it, but .../I hate to tell you this, but ... spoken used when saying something that you do not want to say, for example because it is embarrassing: I hate to say it, but I was glad when he went home.6I hate to ask/interrupt/disturb etc spoken used to say that you are sorry that you have to ask etc: I hate to ask you this, but would you mind giving me a lift home? I hate to interrupt, but it’s urgent.—hated adjective: the hated security policeGRAMMAR: Using the progressive• Hate is not usually used in the progressive. You say: · I hate that record.· He hated her new boyfriend. ✗Don’t say: I am hating that record. | He was hating her new boyfriend.• In spoken English, people sometimes say I’m hating to describe their feelings about something that is happening right now: · I’m hating every minute of this film.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUShate verb [transitive] to dislike someone or something very much: · Billy hated his stepfather.· He hated the fact that his wife was more successful than he was.· She hates people being late.can’t stand/can’t bear to hate someone or something. Can’t stand is less formal than hate, and is very common in everyday English: · She’s OK, but I can’t stand her husband.· He couldn’t bear the thought of life without Nicole.· She can’t stand being on her own.loathe /ləʊð $ loʊð//detest verb [transitive not in progressive] to hate something or someone very much. Loathe and detest are a little more formal than hate: · He loathed housework.· Greg had detested his brother for as long as he could remember.· She evidently loathes her ex-husband.despise verb [transitive not in progressive] to hate someone or something very much and have no respect for them: · He despised the man and could never forgive him for what he had done.· They despised the wealth and consumerism of the West.abhor /əbˈhɔː $ əbˈhɔːr, æb-/ verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to hate something because you think it is morally wrong: · He abhorred violence.· We abhor racism in any form.
VERB TABLE
hate
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | hate |
| he, she, it | hates | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | hated |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have hated |
| he, she, it | has hated | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had hated |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will hate |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have hated |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "Go away!" Jackie screamed. "I hate you!"
- Don't go in now - she hates being interrupted.
- He was an evil dictator who was universally hated.
- Hurry up - I hate to be late!
- I hate it when you speak to me like that.
- I hated my first husband. He used to hit me and the children.
- If you're playing against Gary, I warn you, he hates losing!
- It takes many years for kids who have suffered so much to learn to love and not to hate.
- Jill really hates her stepfather.
- Pat hates her job.
- Tony hated science when he was at school because he wasn't any good at it.
- Turner was a rebel from the start. He hated authority and he hated the law.
- Although I hate to leave stuff here.
- He hates to lie in bed, and follows us around like a puppy.
- He both hated it and loved it, and he became more and more afraid that some one would discover his secret.
- I hate to spend money for things I never will need nor want.
- Sharpe, who hated dancing, smiled at the thought, then turned and spurred the horse towards home.
- She hated unpleasantness, though she wouldn't back down from a fight.
- They loved the issues, hated the pols.
- Why does everyone seem to hate the Library? 2.
THESAURUS
verb [transitive] to dislike someone or something very much: · Billy hated his stepfather.· He hated the fact that his wife was more successful than he was.· She hates people being late.
to hate someone or something. Can’t stand is less formal than hate, and is very common in everyday English: · She’s OK, but I can’t stand her husband.· He couldn’t bear the thought of life without Nicole.· She can’t stand being on her own.
verb [transitive not in progressive] to hate something or someone very much. Loathe and detest are a little more formal than hate: · He loathed housework.· Greg had detested his brother for as long as he could remember.· She evidently loathes her ex-husband.
verb [transitive not in progressive] to hate someone or something very much and have no respect for them: · He despised the man and could never forgive him for what he had done.· They despised the wealth and consumerism of the West.
verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to hate something because you think it is morally wrong: · He abhorred violence.· We abhor racism in any form.
Longman Language Activatorto feel strong dislike and anger towards someone or something · "Go away!" Jackie screamed. "I hate you!"· I hated my first husband. He used to hit me and the children.· Turner was a rebel from the start. He hated authority and he hated the law.· He was an evil dictator who was universally hated.· It takes many years for kids who have suffered so much to learn to love and not to hate.
informal to hate someone very much: · I wish she'd die tomorrow. I hate her guts.· The sergeant knew the men all hated his guts for the way he treated them.
especially spoken to have a very strong feeling of dislike for a person or for their behaviour because they make you feel very angry or uncomfortable when you are with them: · We used to be quite good friends but now I can't stand her.· I can't stand the way he's always telling people what they should do.· If there's one thing I can't stand, it's hypocrisy.can't stand the sight of somebody: · Don't invite Alice. Mum can't stand the sight of her.
to have a strong feeling of hatred, especially for a particular kind of person, or a particular type of behaviour: · He was exactly the kind of arrogant, self-satisfied man I detest.· I detest any form of cruelty toward animals.· According to Hollywood gossip, both the leading actors were detested by the rest of the cast.
to have a very strong feeling of hatred for someone or for a type of behaviour, because you think that they are the very worst kind of person or behaviour that there is: · Mrs Morel loathed her husband when he was drunk and violent.· Kemp was loathed by all the other prisoners, who regarded him as a traitor.· I really loathe it when people make promises and then don't keep them.
to hate someone or something and think they have no importance or value: · We were brought up to despise the people from the poor side of town. They seemed so dirty and ignorant.· Otis despised inherited wealth and social class.despise somebody for (doing) something: · I felt that the other kids despised me for having the wrong accent and the wrong colour skin.
formal to hate a particular kind of behaviour or attitude, especially because you think it is morally wrong: · The great majority of the Irish people have always abhorred violence.· The president abhorred all forms of racism.
to hate something because it is unpleasant · I hate it when you speak to me like that.· Tony hated science when he was at school because he wasn't any good at it.hate doing something · If you're playing against Gary, I warn you, he hates losing!· Don't go in now - she hates being interrupted.hate to do something · Hurry up - I hate to be late!
especially spoken to dislike something so much that you want to avoid it, because it upsets you, annoys you, or makes you feel ill: · She stopped working in the factory because she couldn't stand the smell.· Turn the radio off. I can't bear that noise.can't stand/can't bear doing something: · He couldn't bear seeing her in so much pain.can't stand/bear somebody doing something: · I can't stand people smoking around me when I'm eating.can't stand/can't bear to do something: · I can't bear to think about the day she actually leaves home.
to hate something very much, especially a particular activity, taste, or smell: · When he was at school he detested football.· You don't understand. It's not just that I don't like cabbage -- I absolutely detest it!detest doing something: · I detested spending two hours every day travelling to work and back.
to dislike something very much, especially because it makes you feel sick or nervous: · She loathes spiders.· If there's one thing I really loathe, it's long car journeys.loathe doing something: · Even after years of practice, he still loathed making public speeches.
a feeling of hating someone or something an angry feeling of deep dislike for someone or something: · I could see the jealousy and hatred in Jeff's eyes.hatred of: · The long cold winter had only increased his hatred of the place.have a hatred of something: · Tom had a hatred of any kind of authority.hatred for/towards (=use this about a feeling of hate for people, not things): · In her autobiography, she describes her hatred for her stepfather.deep hatred: · The experience left him with a deep hatred of politicians.
the angry feeling that someone has when they hate someone and want to harm them: · There was anger and hate in her voice, and I felt afraid.be filled with hate: · His mind was filled with hate and the desire for revenge.
a very strong feeling of hatred for someone or something that you think is extremely unpleasant: loathing for/of: · I felt nothing but loathing for him after the way he'd treated me.fear and loathing: · Sandra didn't dare look at him, in case he saw the fear and loathing in her eyes.
a feeling of hatred and anger that often makes people behave unpleasantly to each other: animosity between: · The animosity between parents who are getting a divorce can often cause great suffering to their children.animosity towards: · David's brother told reporters that the family felt no animosity towards anyone over David's death.personal animosity (=for personal, not political reasons): · The two leaders have done very little to disguise their personal animosity.
formal a deep feeling of hatred towards something that you think is morally wrong or unpleasant: · The thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence.abhorrence of: · the abhorrence of terrorism by all decent people
a feeling of hate towards someone or something you think does not deserve any respect at all: contempt for: · He never tried to hide his contempt for those who were not as intelligent as him.feel/have/show contempt: · I feel nothing but contempt for people who are obsessed with fast cars and designer clothes. with contempt: · The teachers were very old-fashioned, treating any new ideas with contempt and scorn.
someone or something that you hate · He quickly became the country's most hated man./the hated something/somebody · The students, backed by the workers, managed to bring down the hated military regime.
British /pet peeve American informal something that you do not like, because it always annoys you - use this about something that is not very important: · TV Game shows have been my pet hate for some time now.· Mum's particular pet peeve is people leaving their dirty clothes lying on the floor.
someone who hates you and wants to harm you · The detective wanted to know whether the dead man had had any enemies.somebody's enemy · the president's political enemies were quick to denounce him.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY After a while the kids grew to like Mr Cox. the city he had grown to love I hate to be a nuisance, but could you move your car to the other side of the street? I’d hate (=I do not want) to disappoint you.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
informal (=hate someone very much)
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· I hate to admit it but it looks like we’ve failed.
(=committed against someone because of their race, religion etc)
After a while the kids grew to like Mr Cox. the city he had grown to love (=letters expressing hate)· She got threatening phone calls and hate mail.
I hate to be a nuisance, but could you move your car to the other side of the street? (=when someone both likes and dislikes someone else)· The local people have a love-hate relationship with tourists.
(=I do not want to think about something bad)· I dread to think what might have happened if we hadn’t found her.
I’d hate (=I do not want) to disappoint you.· But there are always one or two who would have preferred a colleague to a stranger even if they hated his guts.· Harry H.. Vaughan, who hated the guts of both Forrestal and Lovett.· But that was before he'd begun to hate my guts.· Ever since, Graber had hated his guts.· I won't mention Morton because he hates his guts, of course.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► I hate to say it, but .../I hate to tell you this, but ...PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► be sick of/can’t stand/hate the sight of somebody/something
1to dislike something very much OPP love: - Martin I hate to disturb you when you're cooking the books, but there's a delivery.
- I'd hate all that food to spoil.
- I'd hate for my child to grow up in such a violent city.
- I'd hate anyone to think that I did well out of dealing with the problem page.
- I'd hate some one to come along and see me.
- But take care of them, darling. I hate to think what we'd do if they had to be replaced.
- And even when the tires went flat or the road grew rough, we loved every minute of the journey.
- And he thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
- And I give it all I got and enjoy every minute of it.
- But we were careless and happy and full of fun, and enjoyed every minute of the day.
- He went down early each morning and jumped up and down in the briny, enjoying every minute of it.
- I got a goal and enjoyed every minute of it.
- I know we all enjoyed every minute of the three hectic months.
- The first mile was pure pain and I hated every minute of it.
- Mum's particular pet peeve is people leaving their dirty clothes lying on the floor.
- TV Game shows have been my pet hate for some time now.
- Apart from thieves his pet hate was Gypsies.
- But my pet hate is woodwork joinery.
- The poll also gave the thumbs down to male know-it-alls - the pet hate for most women.
It’s the kind of movie you either love or hate. He hates his job.hate doing something Paul hates having his picture taken.hate to do something I hate to see you unhappy.hate it when Pam hates it when Lee calls her at work.hate somebody doing something Jenny’s mother hates her staying out late.2to dislike someone very much and feel angry towards them OPP love: Why do you hate me so much?hate somebody for (doing) something She hated him for being so happy.hate yourself I hated myself for feeling jealous of her.hate somebody’s guts informal (=hate someone very much)RegisterIn everyday English, people often say they can’t stand someone rather than say they hate someone:· I can’t stand her husband.3I’d hate (for) somebody/something to do something spoken used to emphasize that you do not want something to happen: I’d hate you to go. I’d hate for him to think I wasn’t interested.4I hate to think what/how/where etc spoken used when you feel sure that something would have a bad result, or when an idea is unpleasant to think about: I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn’t called the police.5I hate to say it, but .../I hate to tell you this, but ... spoken used when saying something that you do not want to say, for example because it is embarrassing: I hate to say it, but I was glad when he went home.6I hate to ask/interrupt/disturb etc spoken used to say that you are sorry that you have to ask etc: I hate to ask you this, but would you mind giving me a lift home? I hate to interrupt, but it’s urgent.—hated adjective: the hated security policeGRAMMAR: Using the progressive• Hate is not usually used in the progressive. You say: · I hate that record.· He hated her new boyfriend. ✗Don’t say: I am hating that record. | He was hating her new boyfriend.• In spoken English, people sometimes say I’m hating to describe their feelings about something that is happening right now: · I’m hating every minute of this film.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUShate verb [transitive] to dislike someone or something very much: · Billy hated his stepfather.· He hated the fact that his wife was more successful than he was.· She hates people being late.can’t stand/can’t bear to hate someone or something. Can’t stand is less formal than hate, and is very common in everyday English: · She’s OK, but I can’t stand her husband.· He couldn’t bear the thought of life without Nicole.· She can’t stand being on her own.loathe /ləʊð $ loʊð//detest verb [transitive not in progressive] to hate something or someone very much. Loathe and detest are a little more formal than hate: · He loathed housework.· Greg had detested his brother for as long as he could remember.· She evidently loathes her ex-husband.despise verb [transitive not in progressive] to hate someone or something very much and have no respect for them: · He despised the man and could never forgive him for what he had done.· They despised the wealth and consumerism of the West.abhor /əbˈhɔː $ əbˈhɔːr, æb-/ verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to hate something because you think it is morally wrong: · He abhorred violence.· We abhor racism in any form.