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Definition of hatred

hatred

/ˈheɪ.trɪd/
ha · tred
Adverb:hatefully
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Plural:hatreds
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Adjective:hateful
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hatred Lexical Profile

hatred Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An intense feeling of deep dislike, hostility, or aversion toward someone or something.

Example

"Years of community dialogue helped overcome the old hatred between the two rival towns."

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• Nearby Words

hatpeg
hatpin
hatrack
hatred
hatstand
hatted
hatter

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'hatred', formed by combining the Old English noun 'hete' (hate) with the suffix '-rede' (meaning condition or state, also surviving in 'kindred').

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