v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. dislike intensely; feel hatred towards.
2 colloq. a dislike. b (foll. by verbal noun or to + infin.) be reluctant (to do something) (I hate to disturb you).
--n.
1. hatred.
2 colloq. a hated person or thing.
Derivatives:
hatable adj. (also hateable). hater n.
Etymology: OE hatian f. Gmc