hatred

[hey-trid] / ˈheɪ trɪd /

NOUN

severe dislike

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

abhorrence abomination aversion coldness detestation disapproval disfavor displeasure execration ignominy malevolence malignance militancy odium pique repugnance repulsion scorn spite spleen venom

WEAK

allergy to hard feelings invidiousness no use for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

admiration approval desire esteem forgiveness friendliness friendship good will kindness liking love loving pleasure rapport regard respect sweetness sympathy

STRONG

delight endorsement happiness joy

Example Sentences

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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said in a post on X that France's "rule of law is non-negotiable; actions that are violent in nature or incite hatred have no place on our territory".

From BBC

"I have directed my prosecutors to seek severe penalties for this heinous act and remain deeply committed to protecting Jewish Americans from hatred," she added.

From Barron's

"I was inspired by my hatred of sitting on the M62 between Manchester and Leeds in stationary traffic," Mr MacLeod said.

From BBC

Allen, a native of Graham and a playwright who wrote a drama based on Outlaw’s legacy, and Boggs, a scholar, connect the terrorism and hatred behind this man’s murder to the present day.

From Los Angeles Times

Grinch boosters point out that the villain repents and reforms at the end of the story, shedding his pathological hatred of Christmas.

From Los Angeles Times

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