Definitions

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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The spokesperson added that the family of student Henry Nowak had said they did not want his killing "to be used to create further division, hatred or tension."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

All he had considered was his reflexive hatred of regulation — regulations that promote well-being; taxes that help communities.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Hitler harbored a particular hatred for the former czarist capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

YouTube said its hate speech policy "outlines clear guidelines prohibiting content that promotes violence or hatred against individuals or groups based on certain attributes. We enforce this policy rigorously."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

And it will work because, more and more, he wears his hatred on his face, losing the pretense of civility.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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