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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

“If they’re going to be saying hateful things, what’s coming next?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Kimmel also appeared to invite Trump onto his show to discuss "hateful" rhetoric -- an apparent reference to the president's inflammatory comments about groups including migrants, political opponents and the media.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In a post on X on Monday, Melania Trump called Kimmel's remarks "hateful and violent" and said they were "intended to divide our country".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

By the time they were in grade school, close-order drill was as natural as breathing and as hateful as hell.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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