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despising vs hate

hate vs despising

despising and hate both are nouns.

despising is not a verb while hate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
despising Yes No No No
hate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hate is a hypernym of despising; that is, hate is a word with a broader meaning than despising:
  • despising: a feeling of scornful hatred
  • hate: the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
Other hypernyms of despising include hatred.
despising (noun) hate (noun)
a feeling of scornful hatred the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
despising (verb) hate (verb)
to have and express negative sentiments about a person
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
Difference between despising and hate

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