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
Bias and hatred infiltrate daily discourse.
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David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
These reports have significantly contributed to increasing hatred towards Islam.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Was there a true hatred or deep respect?
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Annin ceased production of the Confederate flag in 2015, citing its representation of hatred and division.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
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David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
These reports have significantly contributed to increasing hatred towards Islam.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Was there a true hatred or deep respect?
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Annin ceased production of the Confederate flag in 2015, citing its representation of hatred and division.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatred
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Pablo Andres Aguilera Mora, 46, is being held in the Santa Clara County Main Jail for criminal charges including murder, assault with a deadly weapon, dissuading a witness and contempt of court, according to court records.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The motion concluded an untainted special counsel was necessary because the issues involved allegations of contempt and misconduct at high levels in the Justice Department.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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In today’s world, this is not only rare but also contrary to a pervasive culture of self-promotion and vitriolic hate against everyone who doesn’t bow.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The burning cross was captured on video and posted on social media, leaving many outraged by the image associated with white supremacy and hate.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In certain instances, fans aren’t alone in their distaste for a show’s finale.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Many users expressed a distaste for the administration's post about the incident.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Where Porsha would prefer to ignore Shamea’s existence, Shamea keeps breadcrumbing her disdain for her ex bestie, this time telling Cynthia about the heated text exchange after the reunion.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Trump has made clear his disdain for NATO, his affection for Putin, gushes over autocrats, and withholds military support for Ukraine.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Rodrigo’s fans are young—some very young—and her music is perky, composed, and telegenic in a way that can distract from how much darkness and loathing lurk within it.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Factually, Victor Wembanyama could have sent New York Knicks fans into fits of loathing.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 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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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
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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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This one would stop hostilities between the countries and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Beyond the price of specific things households need, an end to the hostilities will likely also mean that broad measures of inflation will come down.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Hatred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatred. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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