Definitions and Examples of dislike, hate, abhor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To feel distaste or aversion for; not to enjoy or approve of.
Example
I dislike mushrooms because of their texture.
hate
To feel intense or passionate dislike for; to detest.
Example
I hate spiders because they scare me.
To regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; to loathe.
Example
I abhor violence and believe in peaceful solutions.
Key Differences: dislike vs hate vs abhor
- 1Dislike is a milder form of negative feeling towards something, while hate is a stronger and more intense emotion.
- 2Abhor is an even stronger term than hate, indicating extreme disgust or hatred towards something or someone.
- 3Hanker is the opposite of these antonyms, meaning to have a strong desire or craving for something.
Effective Usage of dislike, hate, abhor
- 1Expressing Preferences: Use dislike, hate, and abhor to express your dislikes and preferences.
- 2Describing Emotions: Use these antonyms to describe negative emotions towards something or someone.
- 3Expanding Vocabulary: Incorporate these antonyms in your writing and speaking to expand your vocabulary.
Remember this!
The antonyms of hanker are dislike, hate, and abhor. These words convey negative feelings towards something or someone, unlike hanker, which means to have a strong desire or craving for something. Use these antonyms to express preferences, describe emotions, and expand your vocabulary.