Definition of "hate" in English

noun

1. An object of hatred.

   • One of my pet hates is traffic wardens.

2. Hatred.

   • He gave me a look filled with pure hate.

3. Negative feedback, abusive behaviour.

   • There was a lot of hate in the comments on my vlog about Lady Gaga from her fans.

4. Bigotry.

   • The corporation said it would not tolerate hate.

verb

1. (transitive) To dislike intensely or greatly.

2. (intransitive) To experience a feeling of hatred.

3. (informal, slang, originally African-American Vernacular) Used in a phrasal verb: hate on.

   • I put ranch dressing on pizza. Please don't hate on me.