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loathe vs hate

hate vs loathe

loathe is not a noun while hate is a noun.

loathe and hate both are verbs.

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

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