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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In Costanzo’s closing aria, “Gandhi’s Prayer,” he leaves behind, Christ-like, hatred and exultation for unsullied love.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Prosecutor Nicholas de la Poer KC told the jury Coleman was "seething with hatred on the inside".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday that his government was doing "everything in our power to stamp this hatred out" and would strengthen security.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In an interview on Sunday morning, Trump called the suspect a “sick guy” with “a lot of hatred in his heart” especially towards Christians.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

And I shall reproach any prince who, trusting in fortresses, considers the hatred of the people to be of little importance.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

hatred

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