hateful

Example Sentences

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“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

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

“Campy, openly and equally hateful and opportunistic, and above all, shameless.”

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

He hid his terror in his heart, however, and addressed the stranger: “What country is your fatherland? No hateful and defiling lies, I beg you. Tell me the truth.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton