hate

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a very strong feeling of dislike or anger.

n. an intense feeling of dislike or hostility. Often uncountable when referring to the emotion in general.

“The two countries have a long history of hate and conflict.”

“The speech was filled with hate, further dividing a community that was already struggling with social tension.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Informal · Slang

n. mean or angry comments sent to someone on the internet.

n. negative feedback, harassment, or abusive behaviour directed at a person or group online. Often used metonymically in digital contexts.

“She decided to delete her social media account after receiving so much hate.”

“The athlete faced a wave of online hate following the team's unexpected loss in the championship final.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person or thing that you dislike very much.

n. a person or thing that is the object of intense dislike. Often used in the phrase 'pet hate' in British English.

“Loud chewing is my biggest pet hate when I am trying to eat.”

“The politician became a figure of hate for those who felt betrayed by the sudden change in policy.”

C1 · Advanced Informal · Slang

v. to say mean things about someone, often because you are jealous.

v. to express unmerited or excessive criticism toward someone. Frequently appears in the phrasal verb 'hate on'.

“Don't hate on him just because he won the prize.”

“Critics began to hate on the director's new style, claiming it was too commercial compared to her earlier work.”