hater
Americannoun
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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?
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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.
noun
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someone who hates a specified person or thing
a passionate hater of tyranny
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( in combination )
a woman-hater
a cop-hater
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informal a grudging or spiteful person, esp one who disparages others
Don't let the haters get you down
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Origin of hater
Example Sentences
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Call me a Dow hater, if you must.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
With the Knicks just two wins from completing a magical title run, the most dedicated NYC hater has to concede:
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
I loved the scene in which Arthur fires off a peeved response to a hater in his comments.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The average person you meet on the street, the odds of them being a Jew hater are not better than them liking Jews.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2025
I don’t want to seem like a hater.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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