as in contempt
a very strong dislike
a lifelong hatred of war that inspired him to join a peace movement
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Recent Examples of hatred
But when speech crosses into incitement, hatred, and advocacy of ethnic cleansing, it must be called out—especially when amplified by public figures on prominent platforms.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Hate speech, incitement, supremacist discourse, disinformation, and narrative manipulation online are fueling anti-Semitism as well as anti-Arab and anti-Muslim hatred.
—Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025
It's been very difficult to see just how much of this hatred has been normalized.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 1 July 2025
Period drama enthusiasts will be interested to know that Wright set the movie in the late-18th century instead of the early-19th century in part because of his hatred of empire waist dresses.
—Lia Beck, EW.com, 25 June 2025
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Hate speech, incitement, supremacist discourse, disinformation, and narrative manipulation online are fueling anti-Semitism as well as anti-Arab and anti-Muslim hatred.
—Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025
It's been very difficult to see just how much of this hatred has been normalized.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 1 July 2025
Period drama enthusiasts will be interested to know that Wright set the movie in the late-18th century instead of the early-19th century in part because of his hatred of empire waist dresses.
—Lia Beck, EW.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatred
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This containment allows partners to express anger, frustration or hurt without slipping into destructive patterns like contempt, stonewalling or emotional withdrawal.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Rather, state law says they can be held in contempt of court or sued by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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But where are those people now, when the hate is geared toward me?—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Classic case of hate dressed as activism—and that surname?—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday doubled down on his distaste for President Trump's sprawling tax and spending cuts bill, arguing the legislation that Republican senators are scrambling to pass would kill jobs and bog down burgeoning industries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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Ahead of his first-ever game against the Yankees, the right-handed Dobbins declared his distaste for the team in the Bronx.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2025
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In speeches and interviews as health secretary, Kennedy has made clear his disdain for mainstream autism research, brushing aside the insights gained for this tremendously complex condition through years of research.—
Caren Zucker,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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Mason's family murmured their disdain from the back of the courtroom while Broadwell addressed her.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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While support for Ukraine’s defense and fear and loathing of Russia span most of Poland’s political spectrum, a sluggish economy leaves many feeling Ukrainians should return home.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
21 June 2025
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Every feeling and its opposite are readily available to either partner, so that even a slight disruption of their equilibrium can result in wild swings toward loathing.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Holly hits the road with the activist and brings along a gun, despite her deep need to be near her home and her abhorrence of weapons.—
Maren Longbella,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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The reactions from right-of-center publications divide into roughly four camps, aligning on a spectrum ranging from vocal approval to outright abhorrence.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trump, as USA Today first detailed on Thursday.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
14 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable chapters epitomizes her detestation for the ultra-wealthy and pompous intellectuals who rushed to rationalize her work.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2024
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But these weaknesses stem largely from underfunding and political hostility – not from any intrinsic flaw in the model.—
Sumit Agarwal,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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In our experience we were met with outright hostility for our Christian beliefs.—
BJ,
Denver Post,
3 July 2025
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“Hatred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatred. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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