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A direct antonym of 'hate' is 'love.' While 'hate' expresses a strong dislike or aversion towards someone or something, 'love' signifies a deep affection or fondness.
2 days ago · Synonyms for HATE: despise, loathe, detest, abhor, abominate, disdain, disapprove (of), have it in for; Antonyms of HATE: love, like, prefer, desire, enjoy, favor ...
6 days ago · hate, detest, abhor, abominate, loathe mean to feel strong aversion or intense dislike for. hate implies an emotional aversion often coupled with enmity or malice.
To find the opposite word (antonym) of 'hate', we need to look for a word that conveys the opposite meaning. Identify the meaning of the word 'hate'. 'Hate' means to feel intense o