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hatred

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈheɪtrɪd/

hatred means: A very strong feeling of dislike towards someone or something.

noun

STRONG DISLIKEB2

A very strong feeling of dislike towards someone or something.

  • His voice was full of hatred.
  • The speech encouraged racial hatred.
  • Her hatred of cruelty shaped her work.

How to use it: hatred of someone/something (His hatred of violence was clear.); hatred for someone/something (She felt no hatred for her former enemy.)

Similar words: hate, loathing

Opposites: love

Common phrases: hatred of something, hatred for someone, racial hatred

Questions about hatred

What does hatred mean?

A very strong feeling of dislike towards someone or something.

What is hatred in other languages?

Türkçe: nefret · Español: odio · Français: haine · Deutsch: Hass · Italiano: odio · 日本語: 憎しみ

How do you pronounce hatred?

It is pronounced /ˈheɪtrɪd/.

How do you use hatred in a sentence?

His voice was full of hatred. The speech encouraged racial hatred.

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