hatred

noun

ˈhā-trəd How to pronounce hatred (audio)
Definition of hatrednext
as in contempt
a very strong dislike a lifelong hatred of war that inspired him to join a peace movement

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Recent Examples of hatred At the same time, a group of scientists, doctors and psychologists found enormous success in persuading the public that there were scientific reasons why hatred and discrimination needed to be incorporated into American government. — Alex Green, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025 That’s not only because Trump has a particular hatred for the electricity source but also because in general offshore wind farms require a greater number of and more complex federal permits than those needed for many other renewable energy projects. — Justin Worland, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025 Democrats, blinded by their hatred of him, have ignored this. — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 Debra Messing, who has produced a new documentary on (horseshoe-theory) antisemitism called October 8, has been one of Hollywood’s few intensely admirable exceptions, calling out anti-Jewish hatred with a fierce constancy over the past 16 months. — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hatred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatred
  1. contempt
  2. hate
  3. distaste
  4. disdain
  5. loathing
  6. abhorrence
  7. detestation
  8. hostility
Noun
  • Anyone who doesn’t respect the order could be found in contempt of court.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Five years later, the architects of the Covid Era’s lockdown insanity deserve only our contempt.
    — Jeffrey Blehar, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of contempt
Noun
  • But under Bjorn Gulden, who took over as CEO in 2023, the company ultimately decided to sell the stock and donate part of the profit to groups fighting discrimination and hate.
    — Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Hudson said 14 more arrested Monday were not motivated by hate either.
    — TIME, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of hate
Noun
  • Schumer is balancing his deep distaste for a shutdown against external pressure from the grassroots and Democratic voters to do more to stand up to President Trump.
    — Justin Green, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Analysts at Bank of America’s wrote in a report on Monday that Tesla’s new vehicle sales plummeted about 50% in Europe in January from a year earlier, partly owing to growing distaste for the brand.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of distaste
Noun
  • Both children hold disdain for their parents' criminal activity, but team up to delve into their world when their brothers encounter one another, leaving those around them with more questions than answers.
    — Angela Andaloro, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Dropkick Murphys, who have been vocal about their disdain for President Donald Trump, also called out another fan sporting a MAGA hat at a show in Clearwater, Florida on March 8, according to a fan video shared by the band.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of disdain
Noun
  • The progressive fear and loathing of Elon Musk now may be greater than that directed at Donald Trump.
    — Rich Lowry, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Fear and loathing grip L.A. hotels as Trump deportation threats loom.
    — Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of loathing
Noun
  • Tolin doesn’t candy coat the animosity, helping children to understand how artists and Others continue to be misunderstood and how that lack of appreciation fuels abhorrence.
    — Natasha Gural, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • One point that has been made is that President Trump, like President Reagan before him, has an abhorrence of nuclear weapons and would like to pursue a policy of denuclearization.
    — David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
Definition of abhorrence
Noun
  • Much of Trump’s detestation of the Hollywood establishment is of course performative, one more nemesis to cast in his Sorkinian screenplay.
    — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trump, as USA Today first detailed on Thursday.
    — Erin Doherty, Axios, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of detestation
Noun
  • Intentionally directing attacks against civilian infrastructure and civilians who are not directly taking part in hostilities is considered a war crime under international law.
    — Clarissa Ward, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Even small shifts can build rapport and defuse hostility.
    — Diana Lowe, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of hostility

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