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I hated him vs I hate him

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I hated him' is in the past tense, indicating a feeling of strong dislike that existed in the past. 'I hate him' is in the present tense, indicating a current feeling of strong dislike. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to a past or present emotion.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 3752 views

I hated him

This phrase is correct and indicates a feeling of strong dislike that existed in the past.

This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of dislike that was present in the past. It refers to a past emotion.

Examples:

I hated him for what he did to me last year.
She said she hated him after their argument.

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Okay, so I hated him a little.
He died knowing that I hated him.
I hated him more than any cop I've ever known.
I hated him more than ever.
And now, the last thing my dad might remember me ever saying to him is how much I hated him.
I dumped him because I hated him.
I hated him... finest work vanished in less than five.
I hated him for having the family I never had.
Let's say that I hated him enough to kill him.
I hated him for leaving me.
Max never liked me. I hated him.
I hated him so much for what he did to me.
I hated him more than anyone or anything, because nothing had gotten better.
I hated him in the intense way
I hated him with the fire of a thousand suns.
When he was small I hated him, but bot now.
I wanted him to suffer. I hated him.
You know, it's not like we got divorced 'cause I hated him.
I hated him, but also owed him.
I dumped him because I hated him.

Alternatives:

I used to hate him
I was hating him
I had hated him
I despised him
I couldn't stand him

I hate him

This phrase is correct and indicates a current feeling of strong dislike.

This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of dislike that is present in the current moment. It refers to a present emotion.

Examples:

I hate him for what he said.
She says she hates him for his behavior.

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I'm mourning his loss, but I hate him.
I hate him because he still believes in the lies.
This bathroom is gorgeous, I hate him.
Even though I hate him and think he's a terrible person.
I hate him for doing this to me.
And then I remember that I hate him.
Probably because the labyrinth knows that I hate him.
Even in his grave, I hate him still.
And that John Kennedy, I hate him.
It is because I hate him.
Yes, I hate him too.
I hate him, yet I hesitate to burn them.
I hate him... to the very core of my being.
I hate him and I wish he was dead.
And for that... I hate him all the more.
I hate him. I want out.
And I also wouldn't call us friends because I hate him.
I can't show him that I hate him.
I hate him, just like all the demon Hatfields.
He did a bad, evil thing... and I hate him more than anything.

Alternatives:

I strongly dislike him
I can't stand him
I detest him
I loathe him
He annoys me

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