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"He is worth hating." vs " He is worth being hated."



 
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"He is worth hating." vs " He is worth being hated." #1 (permalink) Sun Nov 18, 2007 16:56 pm   "He is worth hating." vs " He is worth being hated."
 

Hi

Could you please tell me if the following sentences are correct and carry the same meaning?

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He is worth hating.
He is worth being hated.


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"He is worth hating." vs " He is worth being hated." #2 (permalink) Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:42 am   "He is worth hating." vs " He is worth being hated."
 

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Worth indicates value, so the semantics are odd.

She is worth loving / She is worth being loved-- correct and synonymous. The active is stronger and more effective.
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