Synonyms for
Hateful
Definition
causing or deserving hate or intense dislike; full of hate
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Common collocations
- hateful speech
- hateful comments
- hateful person
- hateful act
- hateful look
- hateful content
- hateful ideology
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Usage note
Hateful describes intense dislike or animosity. It is often used to describe speech, actions, or feelings directed towards individuals or groups.
Example sentences
- The hateful comments made by the politician caused a lot of anger and frustration in the community.
- I don't understand why some people are so hateful towards others just because they are different.
- It's important to stand up against hateful speech and behavior.
- The book describes the hateful acts committed during the war.
- I try not to let the hateful opinions of others affect me.
Quotes
Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another. - Homer
Hateful is the power, and pitiable life, of those who wish to be feared rather than loved. - Cornelius Nepos
I have a very strong feeling that the opposite of love is not hate - it's apathy. It's not giving a damn. - Leo Buscaglia