A2 — Elementaryverb
odiare
to hate, to detest
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
detestareaborriredisprezzareavversare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
amareadorareapprezzarebenvolere
Usage note
'Odiare' is strong and direct. 'Detestare' = slightly more formal dislike. 'Disprezzare' adds contempt. 'Aborrire' is the most intense, used for moral revulsion.
Example
"Odio alzarmi presto la mattina."
"I hate getting up early in the morning."
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