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I hate you
/aɪ heɪt ju/
strong dislike
I hate you for what you did to me!
An expression of intense anger or resentment toward someone.
informal
To feel intense or passionate dislike toward someone.
She turned to him and screamed, 'I hate you!' before storming out.
An outburst of extreme anger in a heated argument.
He said, 'I hate you' under his breath after the betrayal.
A whispered expression of deep resentment.
Often used in emotional or confrontational contexts. Can be softened in tone depending on delivery (e.g., playful vs. serious).
Collocations
I hate you so muchextreme dislikeI hate you right nowtemporary anger
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Pro Tip
Avoid in professional settings
This phrase is highly emotional and inappropriate for workplaces or formal interactions. Use neutral language like 'I disagree' instead.
Gold Rule
Context matters
The tone and delivery of 'I hate you' can change its meaning from playful teasing to serious anger. Pay attention to non-verbal cues.
Word Origin
From Old English 'hatan' (to hate) + pronoun 'I' and object pronoun 'you'. The phrase dates back to early modern English (16th century) and has been used in literature and speech to express strong negative emotions.
Usage Notes
This phrase is emotionally charged and should be used cautiously in formal settings. It is common in informal speech, arguments, or dramatic contexts (e.g., movies, literature). Overuse can diminish its impact.
Word Breakdown
I
first-person singular pronoun
pronounhate
to feel intense dislike
verbyou
second-person pronoun
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