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How To Sign Hate
in American Sign Language.
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🤟 How to sign
To sign "Hate" in American Sign Language (ASL), hold both hands in front of you with middle fingers extended and flick them forward, as if pushing away something unpleasant.
📖 Word definition
To feel intense or passionate dislike for someone or something.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide

  1. Hand Shape: Both hands with middle fingers extended, other fingers closed.
  2. Starting Position: Hold hands at chest level, palms facing down.
  3. Movement: Flick both middle fingers forward simultaneously.
  4. Force: Use a sharp, dismissive flicking motion.
  5. Direction: Flick away from your body.
  6. Facial Expression: Show disgust or strong dislike.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid

❌ Using index fingers: Use middle fingers, not index fingers.

❌ Gentle movement: The flick should be sharp and forceful.

❌ Happy expression: Face should show dislike or disgust.

❌ One hand only: Use both hands for emphasis.

💬 Common Sentence Examples

"I hate broccoli."
How to sign: Point to yourself → sign "hate" (flick middle fingers) → fingerspell or sign "broccoli".
"Don't say hate."
How to sign: Sign "don't" (shake head, A hand under chin) → sign "say" (index finger from mouth) → sign "hate".
"I hate waiting."
How to sign: Point to yourself → sign "hate" → sign "wait" (wiggle fingers with palms up).