scunner

noun

Definition of scunnernext
as in hate

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  1. hate
  2. distaste
  3. dislike
  4. indifference
Noun
  • Online threats and hate aimed at players are unforgivable, and no upside can make up for that.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Several speakers also discussed the role of community engagement in responding to incidents of hate, encouraging residents to continue building relationships across cultural and religious lines.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hate
Noun
  • After the fight, UFC President Dana White expressed his distaste for Garry's actions ahead of the fifth and final round.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Our friends were always surprised at our distaste for nuptials.
    — Asha Iyer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of distaste
Noun
  • Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But that didn't stop commenters from sharing their dislike of the ad on resurfaced clips.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of dislike
Noun
  • Kaepernick jolted the sports world from a state of indifference.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Institutional indifference and erasure Fast forward to today, and that defensive posture has hardened into absolute institutional erasure.
    — Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of indifference
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“Scunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scunner. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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