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hateful

[heyt-fuhl] / ˈheɪt fəl /


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As well as the ban, Sanchez pledged to change Spanish law to make the chief executives of tech platforms "face criminal liability for failing to remove illegal or hateful content".

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

“Unfortunately, Redlands is not immune to these hateful acts, as a local family was targeted because of their festive home decorations celebrating Hanukkah,” the Redlands Police Department said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Investigators would conduct interviews on campus, review reams of documents for compliance with various statutes and assess such complex matters as when hateful speech is protected by the First Amendment.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

In her statement, Ward described Barton's posts as "irresponsible" and "hateful".

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Brute’s life was still hateful, still confined, still miserable and unnatural.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks