love-hate relationship



love-hate relationship

Fig. a relationship of any kind that involves both devotion and hatred. Tommy has a love-hate relationship with his teacher. Mostly, though, it's hate lately.
See also: relationship

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ChaliceCHAL-isEnglish (Rare)
Dev-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Ragnhildr-Ancient Scandinavian
FreidaFREE-dəEnglish
SiemSEEMDutch
FredrickFRED-rikEnglish