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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Antisemitism is rising among young people today, but the culprit isn’t a generation choosing hatred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"All they stand for is anger, hatred, and destruction," roared a hoarse Viktor Orban.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“My focus was on not understanding war and hatred and bigotry,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I’ll admit it: I think our collective weeknight blender hatred is a bit overblown.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

The winged hags pressed in, their breath sour, their eyes burning with hatred.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan