to dislike someone or something very much: Kelly hates her teacher. She hated the cold, dark days of winter. I hate it when you do that. [ + -ing verb ] I have always hated speaking in public. I hate him telling me what do to all the time. [ + to infinitive ] I hate (= do not want) to interrupt, but it's time we left. I'd hate (= would not like) you to think I didn't appreciate what you'd done.