hate
UK[heɪt]US[heɪt]
v
to have a very strong feeling of dislike for someone or something
n
a very strong feeling of dislike
Etymology
the modern english word "hate" descends directly from the old english verb "hatian," meaning to hate or persecute. this old english term finds its origin in the proto-germanic verb hatōjaną, which itself is derived from the proto-germanic root hataz, meaning hatred. this root is traced back to the proto-indo-european base ḱād-, signifying strong emotion, often of a negative or hostile nature. the semantic journey is straightforward, with the core concept of intense dislike remaining remarkably stable from its ancient indo-european ancestor through germanic and into contemporary english usage.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form derived from a single old english root.
Examples
she hated the cold, dark winters of the north.
his eyes were full of pure hate.
i hate to interrupt, but we need to make a decision.