hateful

Example Sentences

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"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

Two major Islamic bodies, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Al-Azhar, issued statements that deplored the hateful rhetoric — but without making clear who had used it.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

And then they were leaving that hateful room, and Mrs. Coulter was half-carrying, half-supporting her along a corridor, and then there was a door, a bedroom, scent in the air, soft light.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman