Hatred

/ˈheɪtrɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Intense dislike or ill will.

His hatred for injustice drove him to become an activist.

A feeling of extreme aversion or hostility.

The hatred between the rival factions was evident during the conflict.

The state of being hate-filled or full of hatred.

She felt a deep-seated hatred towards those who betrayed her trust.

A general emotion of strong dislike or distaste.

The movie explored themes of love and hatred in relationships.

A strong aversion towards a particular thing or concept.

His hatred of spiders was so intense that he couldn’t even look at pictures of them.

From Middle English 'hatred', from Old English 'hæþer, hatheod', from 'hatian' meaning 'to hate'.

hate speech

Verbal communication that incites hatred against a particular group.

hatred beyond measure

An extreme and unreasonable degree of dislike.

spreading hatred

The act of encouraging others to hate.

hatred towards someone

Ill will or animosity directed at another person.

hatred can blind you

Intense dislike can prevent clear judgment.

hate

To feel intense or passionate dislike.

animosity

Strong hostility.

resentment

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

aversion

A strong dislike or disinclination.

contempt

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration.

Hater

He's such a hater; he can't appreciate good music.

Shade

She threw shade at her ex, showing her hatred for him.

Burning hatred

There was a burning hatred in her eyes as she confronted him.