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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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Smith describes it as being like "intrusive thoughts" with "no malice, no hatred and it's uncontrollable", often in moments of high emotion such as when he is sad or happy.

From BBC

"Real Madrid condemns this type of gesture and expression that incites violence and hatred in sports and society."

From Barron's

"I am telling you: the doors of Venezuela, the arms of the Venezuelan people, are open to those who want to return in this process of healing from hatred," she said in a televised address.

From Barron's

No player should be subjected to such hatred simply for doing their job.

From BBC

Graves said he does not promote violence, hatred or harm.

From BBC