HATRED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

hatred

noun

ˈhā-trəd

Definition of hatred

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 It has always been driven by a hatred above all else, a hatred for civilization itself. — Connor Greene, Time, 16 July 2026 In addition, clothing and accessories should not promote negative ethnic or racial commentary, hatred, or threats of violence in any form. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 Yet, in a surprising departure from the real-life Caroline’s historical hatred of Native Americans, this version of the character ultimately befriends White Sun and teaches Good Eagle. — Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 For some unapologetic antisemites like Fuentes, there’s ample evidence of blatant anti-Jewish hatred on display. — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hatred

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Noun

In the latter case, Democratic senators would likely oppose the contempt effort.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026
In federal district courts, by contrast, Article III judges have the power to hold all attorneys who appear before the court in criminal or civil contempt, if warranted.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Definition of contempt

Noun

This isn’t about Jew-hate, which is wrong, and there is no room in this world for that.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Then, earlier this month, Clark opened a media availability with a five-minute statement condemning harassment and hate directed at opponents, teammates and coaches.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of hate

Noun

In his TikTok, Lemon went on to explain his distaste for Clark’s dismissal.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
The results show Californians have a strong distaste for building data centers for artificial intelligence technology, and largely favor the state’s efforts to protect the environment and cut emissions — with some exceptions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of distaste

Noun

Yet, Hizzoner’s visceral disdain for the Jewish state carries troubling undertones of antisemitism.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Her business-strategy forecasting was met with sarcasm and disdain — her role as pop’s leading philosopher somewhat rejected by people online.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 July 2026

Definition of disdain

Noun

The dangers of turning insecurity into daily ritual For 20-year-old Kat, from New York, attempting to manifest appearance changes only worsened her self-loathing.

— Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026
There’s a queasiness to her self-loathing that feels especially potent to the teenage experience.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Definition of loathing

Noun

But your abhorrence of the outcomes of particular elections doesn’t justify your saying, Well, the hell with that.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
When human decency and basic civility fall victim to partisanship and ideology, and abhorrence of violence becomes tempered by political aims, monstrosities and tyrannies become possible.

— Michael Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025

Definition of abhorrence

Noun

How Nelson is reformulated from one who feels desire to one who feels detestation (as well as shame for having desired) is the remarkable achievement of both the story and the storyteller and the system that requires it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Feb. 2026
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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