产妇卫生巾产后专用 Antonyms of hate

antonyms of hate

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Table of Contents Quick list of common antonyms Antonyms by part of speech and nuance Contextual usage and collocations Examples in sentences Short summary

1. Quick list of common antonyms

Below are the most frequent and direct antonyms of hate (presented as single-word opposites):

love like affection fondness admiration respect warmth kindness compassion empathy acceptance tolerance goodwill benevolence

These cover the main emotional and attitudinal opposites of hate — from intense opposites (love) to milder or related positive attitudes (liking, respect, tolerance).

2. Antonyms by part of speech and nuance

As a verb (“to hate”): love, adore, cherish, like, appreciate.

Example nuance: hate ≈ intense ersion; adore/cherish ≈ intense positive feeling.

As a noun (“hatred”, “hate”): love, affection, fondness, amity, goodwill, benevolence.

Example nuance: hatred (sustained hostility) — opposite is sustained positive regard (love, goodwill).

As an adjective (“hateful”): loving, kind, benevolent, compassionate, amicable.

Related attitudinal opposites (less strong than love): liking, respect, tolerance, acceptance, warmth, admiration.

Note: choose the antonym that matches both grammatical role and emotional intensity. For instance, the antonym of the phrase “I hate spinach” is commonly “I love spinach” or “I dislike spinach” (less intense).

3. Contextual usage and collocations

Emotional/romantic context: best antonym is love or adore.

Collocation: hate someone ↔ love someone.

Moral/social context (prejudice, bigotry): antonyms include tolerance, acceptance, empathy, compassion, open-mindedness, inclusion.

Collocation: hatred toward a group ↔ acceptance of diversity.

Interpersonal conflict: forgiveness, reconciliation, goodwill act as practical opposites to ongoing hatred.

Aesthetic or taste context (e.g., “I hate that movie”): simple opposites are I like / I love that movie or I enjoyed that movie.

Choosing the right antonym depends on whether you’re countering emotional intensity, moral stance, or simple preference.

4. Examples in sentences Verb: “She used to hate classical music, but now she loves it.” Noun: “His hatred faded and was replaced by respect and admiration.” Adjective: “The crowd’s hateful remarks were met with kind and calm responses.” Social/moral: “Combating hatred with tolerance and empathy improves community relations.”

5. Short summary Primary antonym (strongest opposite): love. Milder opposites (preferences, attitudes): like, fondness, admiration, respect. Social/moral opposites (against bigotry): tolerance, acceptance, empathy, compassion, goodwill. Choose antonyms by part of speech and context — verb vs. noun vs. adjective and emotional intensity matter.

Summary Table

Form of “hate” Closest antonyms When to use Verb (to hate) love, adore, cherish, like, appreciate Emotional or preference statements Noun (hatred) love, affection, goodwill, benevolence Long-term feelings or social phenomena Adjective (hateful) loving, kind, benevolent, compassionate Describing behior or tone Social attitudes tolerance, acceptance, empathy, compassion Countering prejudice, hostility, or bigotry

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