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
That restraint is precisely what feels absent in much of today’s discourse, where criticism of state action is often conflated with hatred of a people, and where historical trauma is sometimes used to silence moral questions rather than deepen them.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The parallels between South Africa and the United States are undeniable, and yet Tutu’s journey reminds us that even in the face of systemic hatred, faith and hope can be acts of rebellion.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Therefore, Tagovailoa’s not deserving of hatred, or pity for what’s to come, which supposedly hasn’t been decided according to a chat the new regime had with season-ticket holders Thursday night.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Distinguishing between feelings of love, practices of love and the virtue of love can empower us to respond to feelings of hatred.
—Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The parallels between South Africa and the United States are undeniable, and yet Tutu’s journey reminds us that even in the face of systemic hatred, faith and hope can be acts of rebellion.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Therefore, Tagovailoa’s not deserving of hatred, or pity for what’s to come, which supposedly hasn’t been decided according to a chat the new regime had with season-ticket holders Thursday night.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Distinguishing between feelings of love, practices of love and the virtue of love can empower us to respond to feelings of hatred.
—Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatred
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The full House was on the verge of voting on the contempt resolution, which was expected to pass with bipartisan support, when the Clintons agreed to the committee's terms to appear.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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In accordance with the film’s main theme of toxic white colonialism, Kennedy treats Philomac with contempt but shows a weird fealty to Casey.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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That is why the spirit of the most racist president in the last 125 years must be remembered so the hate and ignorance can never be repeated.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Armed soldiers patrolled in droves, spreading hate and fear everywhere, blindfolding children, pointing guns, gawking, spitting, laughing at us like animals in the zoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Simply getting Zuckerberg on the stand Wednesday was a coup for the plaintiffs and a potential liability for his company’s platforms, which must now contend with profound public distaste for the Meta figurehead.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The polarized response to the Super Bowl halftime show was heightened by the president signaling his strong distaste for Bad Bunny both before and after the game.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Giving this White House another two years of unchecked power could lead to even more undemocratic schemes from a president who has shown a disdain for our electoral process and no interest in accountability.—
Eric H. Holder Jr,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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These foldable travel slippers go back to the point about my grandma’s disdain for airplane bathrooms.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Gone are the days of a brawny construction worker or brainy engineer stepping up to build a sturdy shelter, winning the admiration (or the loathing) of their new tribemates.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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The former heavyweight champion’s ad focuses on his appearance and self-loathing as much as the possible health risks obesity can lead to.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2026
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These findings echo a broader pattern political scientists call affective polarization: the replacement of disagreement with abhorrence.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
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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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Chinese renewables manufacturers currently face huge uncertainty — and often hostility — while doing business in Europe.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The conflict, known as the Troubles, began after civil rights protestors in Northern Ireland were met with hostility by authorities in 1969.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Hatred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatred. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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