hater

[hey-ter]

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.

hater

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hater¹

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

Example Sentences

Though the Super Bowl is still five months away, those who aren’t among the haters can enjoy an early kick off: Bad Bunny is scheduled to host the new season opener of “SNL” this weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

He told the BBC "haters" seem obsessed with the fact he was not quite as popular as he once was.

From BBC

These were not Trumpers or Harris haters looking to impugn or embarrass the former vice president.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the obstacles, the naysayers and the haters, Margo Price has always made the records she wanted to make, but this record feels a little different.

From Salon

The singer responded with a fake apology video on YouTube, which cut into Montero's infamous lap-dancing scene, and wrote on Twitter that he wanted his haters' tears to "fill my Grammy cup".

From BBC