hatred
ha·tred
noun \ˈhā-trəd\Definition of HATRED
1
: hate
2
: prejudiced hostility or animosity <old racial prejudices and national hatreds — Peter Thomson>
Examples of HATRED
- He had an irrational fear and hatred of foreigners.
- She makes no attempt to conceal her hatred for her opponents.
- This troubled city is filled with hatred, prejudice, crime, and fear.
- The war was fueled by hatreds that were centuries old.
Origin of HATRED
Middle English, from hate + Old English rǣden condition — more at kindred
First Known Use: 12th century
Related to HATRED
- Synonyms
- abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, hate, loathing
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