Esteem and Hate

Esteem

Esteem noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.
Usage example: an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers

Hate is an antonym for esteem in topics: consider, think highly of.

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

Hate

Hate verb - To dislike strongly.
Usage example: she hates her job, she hates her friends, and she hates her life!

Esteem is an antonym for hate in topics: detest, love, disregard, extreme dislike.

Nearby Words: hateful, hated, hating, hatefully, hater

How words are described

good good esteem good hate
pure pure esteem pure hate
typical typical esteem typical hate
genuine genuine esteem genuine hate
Other adjectives: deep, great, terrible, personal.

Both words in one sentence

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