Hatred has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
"The crowd's hatred for the dictator was so intense that they demanded immediate justice."
2
Strong aversion; intense dislike
"Her deep-seated hatred for the unfair rules made her refuse to participate in any future meetings."
In plain English: Hatred is an intense feeling of strong dislike toward someone that makes you want to hurt them.
"She felt deep hatred toward anyone who lied to her friends."
Example Sentences
"She felt deep hatred toward anyone who lied to her friends."
noun
"Her hatred for traffic jams was evident every morning during rush hour."
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"The book explored themes of racial hatred and its devastating effects on communities."
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"His deep-seated hatred caused him to avoid any social gatherings where he might see his rival."
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Origin
The word "hatred" comes from Middle English haterede, which combined the root for "hate" with a suffix indicating a state or condition. It entered modern usage as a direct evolution of this earlier form, describing the intense feeling of dislike without needing to reference related words in other languages.