I hate it when there are a lot of people.
Source: tatoeba (1394)
Hate
/heΚ/
Synonyms for "hate" (169 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Verb(5 words)
abhorabhorrenceabhorrentabominableabominateabominationaccursedacrimoniousallergyanathemaanimosityanimusantagonismanti semitismantipathyaversionbe all heartbe down onbe hostile tobear a grudge
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Strong matches (51)
Related words (84)
enmityevilexecrableexecrateexecrationfoulfrictionhatefulhatredhave deep feelingshold in abominationhold it againsthorridhorrorhostilityill willill-naturedinfamousloatheloathing
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lovemalevolencemalevolentmalicemalignmalignitymeanmisanthropymislikemisogynymortal horrornastynauseanot care forobnoxiousodiousodiumopprobriousowe a grudgepeevepet peevephobiaquarrelsomenessracismrancorrepellentreprehensiblerepugnancerepulsionrepulsiveresentresentfulresentmentresistrevulsionscornscurvyshrink fromshudder atshudderingspitespitefulspitefulnesstroubleunspeakableutterly detestvenomviciousvilexenophobia
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: detest, hatred, abhor, abhor, abhor.
- abhor: 'Abhor' is the most formal and absolute, it implies deep moral opposition. You abhor practices you consider fundamentally wrong.
- Sentence evidence is available for hate, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hate".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hate"
Keep "hate" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hate" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hate", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
How these synonyms differ
- abhor - 'Abhor' is the most formal and absolute, it implies deep moral opposition. You abhor practices you consider fundamentally wrong.
- despise - 'Despise' adds contempt, you look down on what you hate. It implies moral or intellectual superiority over the target.
- detest - 'Detest' is intense, principled hatred, you detest cruelty, dishonesty, or injustice. It carries a firm, almost righteous edge.
- loathe - 'Loathe' is visceral, it's hatred felt in the stomach, bordering on physical revulsion. Stronger and more primal than 'hate.'
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
15 entriesCollocations
9 entriesculture of hateextreme hatredhate crimehate grouphate speechintense hatepolitical hatredracial hatredreligious hate
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesAntonyms
2 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
I hate chemistry.
Source: tatoeba (1445)
I hate those spiders. They're always there to freak me out when I'm cleaning.
Source: tatoeba (1686)
That's the thing about people who think they hate computers. What they really hate is lousy programmers.
Source: tatoeba (2294)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hate"?
Closest matches include detest, hatred, abhor, abhor, abhor.
How is "abhor" different from "hate"?
'Abhor' is the most formal and absolute, it implies deep moral opposition. You abhor practices you consider fundamentally wrong.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hate"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.