I. noun
1.
Synonyms: abomination 2, abhorrence, aversion, detestation, hatred, horror, loathing, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion
Related Word: animosity, animus, antipathy, hostility, ill will, rancor; disgust, scorn, spite
Contrasted words: affection; toleration; adoration, veneration
Antonyms: love
2.
Synonyms: abomination 1, anathema, bête noire, black beast, bugbear, detestation
Related Word: bother, grievance, gripe, irritant, nuisance, ||pain, trouble
Antonyms: delight
II. verb
to feel extreme enmity or dislike
Cain hated his brother
hate to meet strangers
Synonyms: abhor, abominate, detest, execrate, loathe
Related Word: contemn, despise, disdain, dislike, scorn; deprecate, disapprove; resent
Contrasted words: cherish, enjoy, fancy, like, relish; favor, prefer, prize; esteem, respect, revere; dote; idolize, worship
Antonyms: love