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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"This act of hatred has no place in our society, and certainly no place on the streets of Northern Ireland," said Emma Little-Pengelly.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Not hatred of LGBTQ+ people, and not even tolerance, but a full-on embrace.

From Salon • 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

Its great jaws gape as it roars its hatred to the moon...

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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