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
Hong Kong police say the mobile game Reversed Front: Bonfire intentionally provokes hatred towards central authorities and the Hong Kong government.
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Sherisse Pham, NPR, 11 June 2025
Every fair-minded American will agree with the sanctions Trump is imposing on these universities who allow radicalism that spawns hatred of Americans and Jews.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2025
When the topic of Clark came up in discussion, Braun was hopeful that the apparent hatred against Clark, and throughout the association and its fans, could come to an end, while siding with Banks.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
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Sherisse Pham, NPR, 11 June 2025
Every fair-minded American will agree with the sanctions Trump is imposing on these universities who allow radicalism that spawns hatred of Americans and Jews.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2025
When the topic of Clark came up in discussion, Braun was hopeful that the apparent hatred against Clark, and throughout the association and its fans, could come to an end, while siding with Banks.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatred
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Most Popular Most Popular Judge finds Florida attorney general in contempt of court for flouting immigration order Judge finds Florida attorney general in contempt of court for flouting immigration order Will a new fireworks law stop mortar blasts in Orlando neighborhood?—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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There is Trump’s worrisome history of indulging or even admiring Putin, while showing contempt for his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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There is never a place for this kind of political hate.—
Audrey Conklin , Bill Melugin , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Wade doesn’t allow hate to change his parenting approach.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Furthermore, Israel’s experience during its first major missile attack—during the Persian Gulf War all the way back in 1991—fostered a long-running distaste for the system.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Limited legal protections may not matter so much if, culturally, communities end up developing a distaste for digital replicas, particularly if it becomes widely viewed as disrespectful to the dead, Haneman suggested.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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Neighbors tended to agree in their disdain for the hostel-turned-shelter.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2025
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Trump, however, ignored Musk’s disdain for Altman and made OpenAI a major player in Project Stargate, his effort to build out AI data and energy centers.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
6 June 2025
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He’s also driven by pure loathing of the nobility, and is in a long-running rivalry with Talleyrand for influence in government.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Harrison projects a ferocious determination that’s paired with an intense loathing for this condescending, demented misogynist.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 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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The hostility of the state intensified with the BBC's 100 Women list, and a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.—
Mahrang Baloch,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The hostilities began when Trump lashed out at Musk's criticism of the Republican tax-cut and spending bill, and quickly escalated into an all-out online brawl on Trump's Truth Social and Musk's X, with prominent businessmen, analysts and political names weighing in on the fight.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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“Hatred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatred. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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