hate
verb (used with object)
to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest.
is hating
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present progressiveof hate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In this age when animus eats discernment like the rich eat caviar, the luxury we really can’t afford is hating the good guys just because it’s easy — even if they’re billionaires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
To be honest, in my heart, there is still something that is hating the person.
From New York Times ● May 3, 2024
"But for me it's just about focusing on what I can do and silencing anyone who is hating as well. I've got to focus on myself and helping the team."
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2024
"To whoever is hating: stop doing that," she said calmly.
From Salon ● May 12, 2022
‘I is hating those other giants more than ever now,’ he said.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
