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
Ukrainian officials claim the alleged executions are fueled by Russia’s cultural hatred of their opponents but are also meant for psychological impact.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The good news is that, on a team that needs juice, one of the Giants’ more talented players has shown a hatred for losing and a desire to speak for the team.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
Can their hatred of foreigners really be that significant?
—Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The project educates students about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and the importance of standing against all forms of prejudice.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The good news is that, on a team that needs juice, one of the Giants’ more talented players has shown a hatred for losing and a desire to speak for the team.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
Can their hatred of foreigners really be that significant?
—Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The project educates students about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and the importance of standing against all forms of prejudice.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatred
Noun
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No one is more familiar than Walker with state government’s contempt for constitutional rights.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland was held in contempt by the U.S. House of Representatives for refusing to release them.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
21 May 2025
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During a media scrum with reporters, Reese was asked questions about the investigation and the hate comments.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Some of the latest Haliburton hate isn’t completely about him.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump is once again letting his distaste for Bruce Springsteen be known after the musician slammed him and his administration during two recent concerts.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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One person, however, showed his distaste toward Mangione by bringing an electric chair with a skeleton, depicted as Mangione, sitting on it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Economists and pundits reacted to Trump’s warning with a mix of horror and haughty disdain.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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His mood wavers between disgust and disdain, and his people skills were not improved by nearly dying in an ambush that left one policeman dead and Morck’s partner, Detective Sergeant Hardy (Jamie Sives), in a wheelchair.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Journalists are filled with fear and loathing over the threats facing the Fourth Estate.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Donald Trump makes no secret of his loathing for regulations that limit water and energy use by home appliances.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 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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Tolin doesn’t candy coat the animosity, helping children to understand how artists and Others continue to be misunderstood and how that lack of appreciation fuels abhorrence.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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Over the nearly 20 months since the hostilities began, Colin Clarke said there has been a radicalization effect in the U.S., particularly of the political left.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Opposition to the war became hostility toward our own military.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Hatred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatred. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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