Loathe vs. Hate

Loathe vs. Hate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Loathe and Hate

Loatheverb

(transitive) To detest, hate, revile.

I loathe scrubbing toilets.I absolutely loathe hydrangeas.

Hatenoun

An object of hatred.

One of my pet hates is traffic wardens.

Loatheverb

find repugnant;

I loathe that manShe abhors cats

Hatenoun

Hatred.

He gave me a look filled with pure hate.

Hatenoun

(Internet slang) Negative feedback, abusive behaviour.

There was a lot of hate in the comments on my vlog about Justin Bieber from his fans.

Hateverb

(transitive) To dislike intensely or greatly.

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Hateverb

(intransitive) To experience hatred.

Do not fear; he who fears hates; he who hates kills. — attributed to Gandhi

Hatenoun

the emotion of hate; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

Hateverb

dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards;

I hate Mexican foodShe detests politicians

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