Definitions

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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Hatred for Ms. Rodríguez among Venezuelans is visceral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 also won an award for its automatic movement features, and Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred won for its blind and low vision accessibility.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

Hatred and negativity are so consuming, they look for others to infect.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2024

“His wife and girls just lived through the unthinkable and unimaginable. Hatred has no limits and love has no bounds.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2024

Hatred seethed in Khione’s eyes, but she withheld her frost.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

hatred

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