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hateful Synonyms

Another word for hateful

Choosing another word for hateful depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Arousing, deserving of, or filled with intense dislike, detestation, or aversion.

Usage Example

"The community united to condemn the detestable rhetoric that had been circulating online."

Strongest
detestable
loathsome
odious
abhorrent
despicable
Strong
repugnant
execrable
vile
heinous
obnoxious

• adjective (Context 2)

Feeling or expressing malice, hostility, or ill will toward others.

Usage Example

"She immediately regretted making such a malicious remark during the heated argument."

Strongest
malicious
spiteful
malevolent
Strong
hostile
venomous
vindictive
vitriolic
malignant
bitter
nasty

Opposites of hateful

The opposite of hateful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lovable
loving
affectionate
delightful
benevolent
kind
endearing
friendly
See all opposites of hateful

• Nearby Words

hatchway
hate
hateable
hateful
hatefully
hatefulness
hatemail

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hateful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hateful
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