hates

Hates is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb hate, used with he, she, it, or singular noun subjects. It denotes a strong dislike or aversion toward a person, thing, action, or idea. For example, “She hates broccoli” or “He hates waiting.” The word can also appear with a gerund, as in “She hates doing the dishes,” where the action itself is the object of dislike.

Grammatically, hate is a regular verb in English. Its base form is hate, its third-person singular present tense is hates, the past tense is hated, and the past participle is hated. The present participle is hating. In negative statements, it is commonly contracted: “He doesn’t hate bugs,” or fully, “He does not hate bugs.” The verb is transitive, typically taking a direct object, but it can also be used more abstractly with clauses or infinitives, as in “I hate that you’re leaving” or “They hate to see waste.”

Etymology and related terms: hate originates from Old English hatian, related to Proto-Germanic roots and cognate with German hassen and Dutch haten. Related nouns include hate (as a noun) and hatred. Synonyms include detest, loathe, and abhor, though each term carries its own nuance and level of intensity.

Usage considerations: hate is a powerful term and is commonly encountered in moral, emotional, or critical language. It can be used descriptively in everyday speech or in discussions of bias, conflict, or wrongdoing (for example, hate speech or hate crimes). In neutral writing, writers may substitute milder terms when appropriate to reduce confrontational tone.