hater

American  

[hey-ter] / ˈheɪ tər /

noun

1. a person who has an intense dislike for another person or thing (often used in combination).

   I'm a big hater of opera.

   Are you a dog-hater?

2. Informal. a person who thrives on showing hate toward, criticizing, or belittling other people or things, usually unfairly.

   The guy is just a hater, looking for a fight.

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hater British  

/ ˈheɪtə /

noun

1. 1. someone who hates a specified person or thing

      a passionate hater of tyranny

   2. ( in combination )

      a woman-hater

      a cop-hater

2. informal a grudging or spiteful person, esp one who disparages others

   Don't let the haters get you down

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Etymology

Origin of hater

1350–1400; Middle English; see hate + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Bolling nodded his approval as he claimed that the onetime crypto hater Trump was the reason he’s now a true believer, not just a speculator.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2025

For Kendrick Lamar, there’s much more to his catchy hater anthem “Not Like Us” than his disdain for Drake.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

Necheles has tried to cast Daniels as a Trump hater and a liar, and is likely trying to discredit her in the eyes of the jury.

From BBC • May 9, 2024

“I’m called a Russophobe and hater of Russian culture,” Lockshin says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

But better a mumbler than a hater, I say.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon