hatred
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- prehatred noun
- self-hatred noun
Etymology
Origin of hatred
Example Sentences
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He said: "Criticism of government policy, immigration issues or community safety is not the same as attacking a religion. I have never promoted hatred towards any faith group."
From BBC
He said he’s already attended a rivalry game and learned about the Bruins’ hatred for the Trojans from Chaminade assistant coach Reggie Carter, a former Bruins linebacker.
From Los Angeles Times
In a world of tribal hatreds and ancient resentments, the Gospel unites people in bonds of love who might otherwise have every reason to treat each other with suspicion.
"This level of hatred is shocking, you can see and even touch the venom," he said, while appealing for Zambians to love each other.
From BBC
Nicklaus alleged that the company’s statements “tended to subject Mr. Nicklaus to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt and disgrace, and injure him in his profession,” according to his defamation complaint.
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