hate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of HATE

to dislike strongly <she hates her job, she hates her friends, and she hates her life!>

Synonyms abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, loathe

Related Words deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn

Phrases have it in for

Near Antonyms desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer; enjoy, relish; admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship; cherish, prize, treasure

Antonyms love

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