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Definition of hater

hater

/ˈheɪtər/
ha · ter
Plural:haters
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hater Lexical Profile

hater Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A negative or overly critical person who begrudges the success or happiness of others (informal).

Example

"She decided to ignore the online haters and focus on her upcoming album release."

2

A person who intensely dislikes a specified person or thing.

Example

"As a lifelong cat hater, he was surprised by how quickly he bonded with the stray kitten."

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• Rhymes for hater

• Nearby Words

hatemail
hatemonger
hatemongering
hater
hatful
hatless
hatlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hater
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