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. hatable adj. (also hateable). hater n.
[ OE hatian f. Gmc ]