Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Admire

hate

The most appropriate antonym of the word admire is hate.

• Admire means to regard with respect and deep appreciation.
• Hate means to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something.

The other options are not antonyms of admire.

• Praise means to express warm approval or admiration for someone or something.
• Like means to have a feeling of fondness or approval for someone or something.
• Tease means to make fun of someone in a playful way.