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
Mulaney did a classic couch set on The Tonight Show (perhaps the most classic venue for a couch set) with new jokes about his son, his son’s emerging rockabilly tendencies, and his son’s hatred for Steely Dan.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
All of the hatred and violence of their relationship all culminated in this moment.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
But this act also gave people permission to go far enough—to acknowledge their righteous hatred of our depraved health-care system, and even to conjure something funny or silly or joyous out of that hate.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
The promise comes several days after a man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson said he was motivated by hatred of that system ‒ a hatred apparently shared by many people who have taken to social media in the days since the Dec. 4 killing.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
All of the hatred and violence of their relationship all culminated in this moment.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
But this act also gave people permission to go far enough—to acknowledge their righteous hatred of our depraved health-care system, and even to conjure something funny or silly or joyous out of that hate.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
The promise comes several days after a man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson said he was motivated by hatred of that system ‒ a hatred apparently shared by many people who have taken to social media in the days since the Dec. 4 killing.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatred
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Justice Eddins showed contempt for the U.S. Supreme Court in an interview with Slate.com earlier this year.David Blackmon, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Featuring a bubbe’s visible contempt for a Star Wars ride and everything starring Ellie the Elephant.Britina Cheng, Vulture, 28 Dec. 2024
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And quoted my column, earning me weeks of vile hate messages from across the nation.Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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At that time Clark spoke out against all forms of hate, including antisemitism.Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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This could reveal distaste in your social circle, as well as a lack of desire toward your aspirations and larger-than-life goals for the world.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a matter of public record for a while now that Depp manipulated the truth and weaponized the public’s distaste for complicated, independent women in order to win his 2022 defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, painting her as abusive and unstable.Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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The disdain for umbrellas is a newer phenomenon, noted third-generation Seattleite Tina Riss Christiansen.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Widespread support for Mangione – based on his appearance and coupled with a disdain for corporate executives – is a dangerous precedent to set given its ramifications on jury nullification.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Baptiste, her mouth set in a tight-lipped frown, her eyes ablaze with fear and loathing, soft-pedals nothing.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
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State of play: Martin Luther King Jr. Day coinciding with the Jan. 20 inaugural ceremony gives many Democrats an easy out, though others planning to stay away cited a distaste for inaugurations, a loathing of Trump — and even fears for their safety.Erin Doherty, Axios, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, the Grinch is known for his abhorrence of Christmas and everything the season represents.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
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The ambivalence of André and his parents was culturally unexceptional, but Simone’s abhorrence wasn’t.Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
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Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trump, as USA Today first detailed on Thursday.Erin Doherty, Axios, 14 Dec. 2024
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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
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On several occasions tensions between the two countries — NATO allies divided by deep historical antagonisms — have stirred powerful nationalist passions and brought them to the brink of hostilities.Alan Cowell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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In it, Elphaba and Galinda profess their undying friendship; suffice it to say that Grande found the notion of treating her co-star with violent hostility an acting challenge.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Hatred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatred. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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