Categories October Surprise 2024 HATE Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words – Merriam-Webster Post author By Post date October 4, 2025 Synonyms for HATE: despise, loathe, detest, abhor, abominate, disdain, disapprove (of), have it in for; Antonyms of HATE: love, like, prefer, desire, enjoy, favor, fancy, relish