Verbs of Evoking Emotions - Verbs for Feeling Negative Emotions

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to feeling negative emotions such as "abhor", "regret", and "envy".

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Verbs of Evoking Emotions
to hate [verb]

to really not like something or someone

Ex: I hate spicy food because it burns my mouth .

to feel irritated, angry, or displeased about something

Ex: They resent the new rules imposed by management without considering their input .
to abhor [verb]

to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong

Ex: They abhor discrimination in any form and strive for equality .

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

Ex: They despise liars and value honesty and integrity in all relationships .

to absolutely hate someone or something

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to hate something or someone intensely

Ex: They abominate racism and actively work to promote racial equality .

to hold or display extreme hatred toward something or someone

Ex: They execrate oppressive regimes that suppress basic human rights .

to openly and strongly disapprove or condemn something

Ex: She deplored the use of violence as a solution to conflicts .
to scorn [verb]

to have no respect for someone or something because one thinks they are stupid or undeserving

Ex: They scorn the idea of discrimination and strive for inclusivity and equality .
to envy [verb]

to feel unhappy or irritated because someone else has something that one desires

Ex: They envy their classmates ' popularity and wish they were as well-liked .

to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires

Ex: He begrudges his neighbor 's new car and wishes he could afford one like it .

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

Ex: He regretted not telling his friend how much he appreciated their friendship before it was too late .
to rue [verb]

to feel regret or sorrow for something

Ex: The student is ruing the choice to procrastinate on studying for the exam .
to miss [verb]

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

Ex: I missed my family while studying abroad .
to pine [verb]

to strongly desire something or someone, especially when they are absent

Ex: We pined for the taste of home-cooked meals while living abroad .
to rage [verb]

to act violently because one is extremely angry

Ex: She raged when she discovered the betrayal .

to feel extremely worried and angry internally while trying not to show it externally

Ex: They seethed with resentment but remained composed .
to fume [verb]

to be very angry, often showing signs of visible irritation

Ex: I could see her fuming with rage after the argument .