—v.tr.
1 dislike intensely; feel hatred towards.
2 colloq. a dislike. b (foll. by verbal noun or to + infin.) be reluctant (to do something) (I hate to disturb you).
—n.
1 hatred.
2 colloq. a hated person or thing.
Derivatives:
hatable adj. (also hateable). hater n.
Etymology: OE hatian f. Gmc
Useful english dictionary. 2012.