Hatred

Quick meaning: Hatred is a noun meaning A strong aversion; an intense dislike.

Meaning

A strong aversion; an intense dislike.

Example Sentences

Fears and hatreds pay no attention to facts.

Heav'n has no Rage, like Love to Hatred turn'd, / Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman ſcorn'd.

the very circumstance which renders it so innocent is what chiefly exposes it to the public hatred

It was a casual sneer, obviously one of a long line. There was hatred behind it, but of a quiet, chronic type, nothing new or unduly virulent, and he was taken aback by the flicker of amazed incredulity that passed over the younger man's ravaged face.

Word Forms

• hatreds

Synonyms for hatred

Depending on context, synonyms include hate, antipathy, hostility.

Antonyms for hatred

Common opposites include love, amity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hate, odium, hateful, detest, loathing, revulsion.

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