hatred

pronunciation

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Noun:

the emotion of hate; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

Word Origin

hatred (n.): early 13c., from hate (v.) + rare suffix -red (indicating condition or state), from Old English ræden "state, condition," related to verb rædan "to advise, discuss, rule, read, guess." See read (v.) and compare the second element of kindred and proper names Æþelræd and Alfred.

Synonym

n.

grudge scorn revulsion disaffection malevolence disrelish hate detestation odium aversion venom antipathy disgust invidiousness repugnance abomination bitterness loathing animus dislike contempt enmity rancour disfavour abhorrence hostility animosity malice

Antonym

n.

Example

1. People can and should speak out against intolerance and hatred .

2. Hatred of the roma has become a defining issue .

3. He might have ended by returning very gradually to hatred .

4. We have disregarded his hatred for sin .

5. His hatred had carried him far .

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