B2
dislike vs displeasure vs hate vs hatred
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dislikeverb/dɪsˈlaɪk/ | Meaning to not like someone or something | Goes with — | Example I dislike crowded places, so I avoid the market on weekends. |
| displeasurenoun/dɪsˈpleʒ.ər/ | Meaning a feeling of being annoyed or not satisfied | Goes with express displeasure | Example The manager showed his displeasure by leaving the meeting early. |
| hateverb/heɪt/ | Meaning to dislike someone or something very strongly | Goes with hate doing | Example I hate waking up early on cold winter mornings. |
| hatrednoun/ˈheɪ.trɪd/ | Meaning a very strong feeling of dislike for someone or something | Goes with deep hatred | Example His hatred of his old boss lasted for many years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Employees feared they might incur the boss's .