in these sentences:
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For Snarls hate barbers, and anyone who washes and cuts hair. Most of all, however, they hate their natural enemies, the Combs and Brushes, Water and Soap.
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One of my alpha readers objected to the word hate - says they prefer not to use it around their children. I can see that. But the Snarls are the villains in the piece, and to say simply "strongly dislike" or "deeply dislike" doesn't get across the intensity of the emotion.
any better word suggestions?