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hateful

[heyt-fuhl] / ˈheɪt fəl /


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When he did so, he recalled, some Jews thanked him, some said their children were delighted but they weren’t, and some said hateful things.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

"I agree that hateful and violent rhetoric is something ⁠we should reject," he later said on-air.

From BBC May 8, 2026

“If they’re going to be saying hateful things, what’s coming next?”

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

"I agree that hateful and violent rhetoric is something we should reject," Kimmel said.

From Barron's Apr. 28, 2026

Toss me into the Mean Pile with all the other hateful kids in Colby.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor




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