hatred
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Origin of hatred
Explanation
The noun hatred means to feel a strong emotional dislike toward something or someone. You feel hatred of people who have done terrible things to you, or books about too-perfect teens. Hatred comes from Old English hete, which means "hate," plus the suffix red (ræden), which means "the condition of." If you find after twenty years of marriage you no longer like your husband, you may be able to work it out. If you feel hatred towards him, your differences may be irreconcilable.
Example Sentences
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But like any lasting marriage, all appearances of rancor and hatred masked hurt and insecurity on both sides until, in their final push, they unite to take on the men who would see them fail.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
EL was sowing hatred on the UK's streets - and then his fake foundation was ensuring the message spread to the Muslim community online.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
“It feels like I get to confront my hatred for the sun without being in it,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
"It's the gift we give to an audience, it's just to ruminate on that very serious subject, antisemitism, cruelty of all kinds, hatred of the other," Lithgow said.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
I let “Rebel Girl” distract me from my general hatred of cafeterias and my particular dread about sitting with the band.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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