What is the opposite of “craved”?

What is the antonym of “craved”?

The antonyms of craved are dislike, hate, and abhor. These words convey a negative feeling towards something or someone, opposite to the strong desire or longing conveyed by craved.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

dislike

To have a feeling of aversion or disapproval towards something or someone.

Example

I dislike spicy food because it upsets my stomach.

hate

To feel intense or passionate dislike towards something or someone.

Example

I hate when people are rude to others for no reason.

abhor

To regard with disgust or hatred.

Example

I abhor violence and believe in peaceful conflict resolution.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Dislike is a milder form of negative feeling compared to hate and abhor.
• 2. Hate implies a stronger and more passionate feeling of dislike than dislike.
• 3. Abhor is a more extreme form of dislike, often accompanied by a feeling of disgust or repulsion.

Good things to know

• 1. Expressing Preferences: Use dislike to express mild aversions or preferences.
• 2. Strong Dislike: Use hate to express a strong feeling of dislike towards something or someone.
• 3. Extreme Dislike: Use abhor to express an extreme feeling of disgust or hatred towards something or someone.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of craved are dislike, hate, and abhor. These words convey different levels of negative feelings towards something or someone. Use them to express preferences, strong dislikes, or extreme disgust or hatred.