First Known Use: 12th century
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hatred
noun ha·tred \ˈhā-trəd\
: a very strong feeling of dislike
Full Definition of HATRED
1
: hate
2
: prejudiced hostility or animosity <old racial prejudices and national hatreds — Peter Thomson>
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Origin of HATRED
Middle English, from hate + Old English rǣden condition — more at kindred
Related to HATRED
- Synonyms
- abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, hate, loathing
HATRED Defined for Kids
hatred
noun ha·tred \ˈhā-trəd\
Definition of HATRED for Kids
: 1hate
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