Word
hatred
Meanings
an intense, lasting feeling of extreme dislike and hostility
deep hostility or animosity between people or groups
Definition
Hatred is an intense feeling of dislike and hostility toward someone or something.
Hatred is a strong, persistent emotion of extreme dislike, often mixed with anger or hostility. It can be directed at a person, a group, an idea, or a situation. Unlike brief irritation, hatred tends to last and can shape how someone thinks and behaves.
Examples
- His hatred for the rival team was obvious in the way he refused to shake hands after the match.
- I tried to understand her criticism, but I couldn’t accept the hatred behind her words.
- They spoke calmly in public, yet their hatred surfaced in private emails and tense silences.
- Your hatred of uncertainty may be pushing you to reject reasonable compromises too quickly.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "hatred" (the feeling) with "hate" (the verb) and say "I have hate" instead of "I feel hatred" or "I hate."
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