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hatred

American  
[hey-trid] / ˈheɪ trɪd /

noun

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

    Synonyms:
    abomination, loathing, detestation, animosity
    Antonyms:
    love, attraction
hatred British  
/ ˈheɪtrɪd /

noun

  1. a feeling of intense dislike; enmity

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Other Word Forms

  • prehatred noun
  • self-hatred noun

Etymology

Origin of hatred

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

Example Sentences

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When governments allow themselves to be drawn into war by intolerance or the arrogance of power, they plant the seeds of resentment that yield more hatred and violence.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’ll admit it: I think our collective weeknight blender hatred is a bit overblown.

From Salon

We also have to deal with this hatred at its source.

From BBC

Four people face preliminary charges ranging from incitement of hatred to criminal conspiracy in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal

Giving evidence last week, the crown princess's son complained of the immense pressure of media coverage of the trial and how he had become an object of hatred.

From BBC

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