Worthy of or capable of being hated; something or someone that provokes hatred or strong dislike.
Hate (from Old English hete, 'enmity') + -able suffix (from Latin habilis 'able'). The suffix -able means 'capable of' or 'worthy of', making it mean 'worthy of being hated'.
Interestingly, psychologists note that we're more likely to hate things we once loved—betrayal creates stronger hate than indifference ever could, which is why breakups hurt so much!
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