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hate vs abhor

abhor vs hate

hate is a noun but abhor is not a noun.

hate and abhor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hate Yes No Yes No
abhor No No Yes No
As verbs, abhor is a hyponym of hate; that is, abhor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hate:
  • hate: dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
  • abhor: find repugnant
Other hyponyms of hate include abominate, execrate, loathe, contemn, despise, disdain, scorn.
hate (noun) abhor (noun)
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
hate (verb) abhor (verb)
to have and express negative sentiments about a person find repugnant
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
Difference between hate and abhor

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