B2nounemotionsconflict
US/ˈheɪ.trɪd/
UK/ˈheɪ.trɪd/
a very strong feeling of dislike for someone or something
In context
His hatred of his old boss lasted for many years.
The speech was full of hatred toward immigrants.
She felt a deep hatred for the people who had hurt her family.
Words that go with hatred
adjective + noun
- deep hatredThere was deep hatred between the two families.
- racial hatredThe law makes it a crime to stir up racial hatred.
- intense hatredHe looked at her with intense hatred.
noun + preposition
- hatred ofHer hatred of lies made her an honest judge.
- hatred forHe felt hatred for the man who cheated him.
adjective + preposition
- full of hatredThe letter was full of hatred and anger.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He has a hatred to his neighbor.Correct: He has a hatred of his neighbor.