Word
hatred
Definition
n. an extremely strong feeling of not liking someone or something. It is much more powerful than just being annoyed or angry.
n. an intense and enduring emotional aversion or extreme dislike toward a person, group, or concept.
Examples
“He felt a deep hatred for the person who lied to him.”
“The long-standing conflict between the two families was fueled by generations of mutual hatred and distrust.”
“Historians argue that the systemic hatred propagated by the regime was a calculated tool used to unify the populace against a common internal enemy.”
Examples
simple
“He felt a deep hatred for the person who lied to him.”
contextual
“The long-standing conflict between the two families was fueled by generations of mutual hatred and distrust.”
complex
“Historians argue that the systemic hatred propagated by the regime was a calculated tool used to unify the populace against a common internal enemy.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “hatred” in context.
Verb
01. fuel hatred
“The spread of misinformation only served to fuel hatred between the two rival factions.”
verb + noun
02. harbor hatred
“She had harbored a deep-seated hatred for her former business partner for decades.”
verb + noun
03. incite hatred
“The politician was accused of using social media to incite hatred against minority groups.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. mutual hatred
“Despite their mutual hatred, the two leaders agreed to a temporary ceasefire for the sake of the civilians.”
adj + noun
05. unadulterated hatred
“When the two rivals met, they looked at each other with a look of pure, unadulterated hatred.”
adj + noun
06. visceral hatred
“He felt a visceral hatred toward the regime that had oppressed his family.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. hatred toward immigrants
“The report highlighted an alarming rise in hatred toward immigrants in the region.”
noun + prep + noun
08. legacy of hatred
“The civil war left a legacy of hatred that took generations to heal.”
noun + of + noun
Usage
Primarily uncountable; however, it can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific types or instances of the emotion.
Real-World Examples
“Cohen then criticized people who think “holding on to hatred is a sign of strength”.” “The Tricontinental movement was not a tool used by Cuba to “express hatred of the United States,” as argued by the Trump administration’s Cuba report.” Etymology
From Middle English haterede, hatrede (“hatred”), from hate (“hate”) + -rede (“suffix denoting state or condition”), equivalent to hate + -red; compare sibred, Scots luferent. Related to Icelandic hatur (“hatred”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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