HATREDS 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 And Trump’s hatred of communism is consistent with some of his most important beliefs. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The rivalry between the neighboring nations stretches back over 100 years on the pitch without ever being one that has slipped into hatred. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Proof that the babies aren’t born with hatred in their bellies and in their blood. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Staff members of the satirical magazine Leman are on trial on charges of inciting hatred over a cartoon published last year that features the Prophet Mohammed and Moses. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hatred

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Noun

Children’s Hospital Colorado faces a hearing for contempt of court after its doctors didn’t resume gender-affirming care.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 July 2026
The contempt finding stems from long-running civil litigation arising from the 2019 boat crash that killed Mallory Beach.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of contempt

Noun

But the deeper journey, one that Salman speaks to so powerfully, is the movement from a place of active hate to a place of love.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Monday will mark eight weeks since authorities say two teens, apparently radicalized by hate online, stormed the Islamic Center of San Diego and killed three congregants, including a security guard who engaged them in a gunfight.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of hate

Noun

For three films, Simmons’ Jameson expressed his distaste for Spider-Man (Maguire), running a smear campaign in the Daily Bugle, unaware that his employee, Peter Parker, is the superhero.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
There is no national mood, just a mélange of anomie, distaste, and derangement.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 5 July 2026

Definition of distaste

Noun

At this point, the widespread disdain shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 July 2026
But more than using any specific set of policies as a litmus test, Democratic voters appear drawn to the candidates who most radiate disdain for the status quo.

— Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 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

Definition of detestation

Noun

Renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf also complicate the resumption of refining in the Middle East.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
However, Democratic lawmakers have denounced the resumption of the Iran war and the return to active hostilities, despite the interim cease-fire agreement signed June 17.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 July 2026

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