hates

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extreme dislike n.
dislike very strongly v.

NOUN

extreme dislike

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity antagonism enmity hatred horror hostility loathing pain rancor resentment revenge venom

STRONG

abhorrence abomination anathema animus antipathy aversion bother bugbear detestation disgust execration frost grievance gripe irritant malevolence malignity nuisance objection odium rankling repugnance repulsion revulsion scorn spite trouble

WEAK

ill will mislike nasty look no love lost

Antonyms

STRONGEST

friendship good will happiness kindness liking love pleasure sympathy

STRONG

admiration aid approval blessing compliment delight esteem flattery fondness help honor like loving praise regard respect

VERB

dislike very strongly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhor despise detest loathe scorn shun

STRONG

abominate anathematize contemn curse deprecate deride disapprove disdain disfavor disparage execrate nauseate spurn

WEAK

be disgusted with be hostile to be loath be reluctant be repelled by be sick of be sorry bear a grudge against can't stand feel malice to have an aversion to have enough of have no use for look down on not care for object to recoil from shudder at spit upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

admire adore approve cherish like love

STRONG

commend compliment endorse flatter laud praise sanction

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hates

Ron Burda, 85, recently bought a new Toyota RAV4 and can attest that he hates the driver-assistance technology—but not because he’s older.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

It’s frustrating, but the good news is that VAR doesn’t really work that well, is often over-applied, and everyone pretty much hates it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

He absolutely hates children, even as the whole plot, somewhat obviously, steers him in the opposite direction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

She has often said she hates losing more than she loves winning.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

I know Principal Trask would never believe how sweet Momma can be and how much she hates to use her angry voice.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée