hated
Translation
hated, detested
Examples
She hated the cold weather.
She hated the cold weather.
He was the most hated man in town.
He was the most hated man in town.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to dislike (sth.) intensely She hated the cold weather.
((-ing)) to dislike doing (sth.) I hated waiting in long lines.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detest, loathe, despise; Antonyms: love, like, adore
Etymology
From Old English 'hatian' (to hate), of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
'Hate' sounds a bit like 'hot'. Imagine a hot, burning anger when you think of this word.