The difference between Hate and Hatred

When used as nouns, hate means an object of hatred, whereas hatred means strong aversion.


Hate is also verb with the meaning: to dislike intensely or greatly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hate and Hatred

  1. Hate as a noun:

    An object of hatred.

    Examples:

    "One of my pet hates is traffic wardens."

  2. Hate as a noun:

    Hatred.

    Examples:

    "He gave me a look filled with pure hate."

  3. Hate as a noun (Internet slang):

    Negative feedback, abusive behaviour.

    Examples:

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

  1. Hate as a verb (transitive):

    To dislike intensely or greatly.

  2. Hate as a verb (intransitive):

    To experience hatred.

    Examples:

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

  3. Hate as a verb (informal, originally, AAVE):

  1. Hatred as a noun:

    Strong aversion; intense dislike

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