Hatred

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈheɪtrÉ›d/

Origin

From Middle English hatrede, hatreden ("hatred"), from hate ("hate") + -reden (suffix denoting state or condition), equivalent to hate + -red. Related to Icelandic hatri ("hatred").

Full definition of hatred

Noun

1. Strong aversion; intense dislike; hateful regard; an affection of the mind awakened by something regarded as unpleasant, harmful or evil.
• 1748. David Hume. Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 34.the very circumstance which renders it so innocent is what chiefly exposes it to the public hatred
• 1963, Margery Allingham, The China Governess Chapter 8, It was a casual sneer, obviously one of a long line. There was hatred behind it, but of a quiet, chronic type, nothing new or unduly virulent, and he was taken aback by the flicker of amazed incredulity that passed over the younger man's ravaged face.
• David CrystalFears and hatreds pay no attention to facts.

Synonyms

• hate

Antonyms

• love

Related terms

• hate
• hateful

Anagrams

• dareth
• dearth
• thread