hatred

[hey-trid]

noun

1. the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.

   Synonyms: abomination, loathing, detestation, animosity
   Antonyms: love, attraction

hatred

/ ˈheɪtrɪd /

noun

1. a feeling of intense dislike; enmity

Other Word Forms

• prehatred noun
• self-hatred noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hatred¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; hate + -red

Example Sentences

Most significantly, they shared a growing hatred of Hitler’s regime.

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Marggie Orozco, 65, was given the maximum sentence for "treason, incitement to hatred, and conspiracy" after community leaders reported her for what was perceived to be a disloyal message.

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Speaking in the House of Commons, Mahmood said: "If we fail to deal with this crisis, we will draw more people down a path that starts with anger and ends in hatred."

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Among the hundreds of messages that poured in, an alarming cohort spoke to the vicious cycle of online hatred they see and the isolation they feel on social media.

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Blame the Islamic Republic’s fanatical hatred of Israel.

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Related Words

• acrimony 
• alienation 
• animosity 
• animus 
• antagonism 
• antipathy 
• bitterness 
• contempt 
• disgust 
• dislike 
• distaste 
• enmity 
• envy 
• grudge 
• hate 
• horror 
• hostility 
• ill will 
• loathing 
• malice