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

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."

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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.

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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.

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"This level of hatred is shocking, you can see and even touch the venom," he said, while appealing for Zambians to love each other.

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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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Related Words

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