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hateful

[heyt-fuhl] / ˈheɪt fəl /


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When he did so, he recalled, some Jews thanked him, some said their children were delighted but they weren’t, and some said hateful things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They laugh at the idea it’s never been as bad as this, the rhetoric has never been this hateful.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"I agree that hateful and violent rhetoric is something we should reject," Kimmel said.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Bouchard, the sheriff, called the crime a "hateful, terrible thing", but did not elaborate on a specific motive.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“And, Mr. Hobert,” the principal says to Stephen, “it sounds like you’ve been harassing younger students at this school. You will serve detention and community service for one week. We do not tolerate hateful language.”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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