hate

call it what it is.


the dictionary definition of "hate" (in this case, the american heritage dictionary, check with your dictionary of choice)

HATE
v. hat·ed, hat·ing, hates

v. tr.

1. 1. To feel hostility or animosity toward.
   2. To detest.
2. To feel dislike or distaste for: hates washing dishes.

v. intr.
To feel hatred.

n.

1. Intense animosity or dislike; hatred.
2. An object of detestation or hatred: My pet hate is tardiness.

this was inspired by another's post, but not directed at anybody in particular.

i just can't understand why so many people say things like "hatred is such a strong word.....i don't hate anybody.....i may intensely dislike them, though" as if there was some actual difference

 

I'm glad that's the true definition, because I say I hate stuff an awful lot and I started to feel bad about that the other day, when in truth, I'm just an all around hateful person according to Webster.

 

well, according to the american heritage dictionary, anyway. i didnt look it up in webster

 

Well, I'm sure Webster would think I'm a dick anyway.

 

actually hate is a nice feeling, like most other feelings. Its not human not to hate, its total anomaly if someone doesn`t hate really.

 

I think people avoid hate because they want to avoid that which they dislike and have disdain for, and the denial of hate is a way for them to do that cause then its forgotten. Like I dislike my job so I don't go around talking about it or the dislike for it, but now I did, so fuck the OP, I hate you now!!!! jkjk

 

I embrace my hatred of anyone who doesnt conform to a strict set of conditions

 

Emotions can not be really enjoyed if not for other emotions being felt. You can not really enjoy passion or love without rage and hate being a reference point. You must feel the depths of the opposite to enjoy the real value of the emotions you seek.

 

I think most people avoid hate because they know deep down they're searching for the other end of that Tao.

 

i hate
and its awesome

 

or could be said

I hate, therefore it is awesome (sounds so much more powerful)

 

People who say they don't hate are therefore either lying or very boring neutral people.

 

i hate when RT's so dead i have to bump threads from page 3...

 

I don't think I agree with you.

Emotions definitely admit of degree, and a dictionary definition doesn't translate the connotation of any word in particular uses. We know that when someone says they hate something they are saying something stronger, and actually different, than that they intensely dislike something or dislike something, or dislike something just a little bit.

By the letter of the definition of the words there may be little difference, but by the spirit of the emotion the difference is great .... and understood.

 

The problem with constructs.

 

a lot of people hate me right now.. i'm fine with it.

 

if it makes you feel better, i just strongly dislike you.

 

i'm tingling with joy in my lady parts!

 

I think hate is healthy.
when you hate things, you can appreciate what you do like a whole lot more.

like I hate being cold. so we it gets warmer out I will be ecstatic -- for atleast a couple of days.

 

Hate is like a hot coal we hold on to, to throw at some one else, we only burn our selves.