hated (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈheɪ.tɪd/
Definition
Disliked intensely and regarded with strong aversion or hostility.
Examples
He was hated by his colleagues for his arrogance.
The new policy was hated by the public.
She felt hated and alone after the argument.
How to Use hated
- hate someone/something (collocation)
- To feel intense dislike for a person or thing. — "She hated the smell of smoke."
- hated for (prepositional phrase)
- Disliked because of a specific reason or action. — "He was hated for his betrayal."
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