hateful

Example Sentences

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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

Kimmel also appeared to invite Trump onto his show to discuss "hateful" rhetoric -- an apparent reference to the president's inflammatory comments about groups including migrants, political opponents and the media.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Not from Gebu, not from beatings and hunger, not from Ibni and his hateful wineskins.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw