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Synonyms: loathsome, invidious, repugnant, abhorrent, execrable, abominable.

We can trace hateful back to the Old English hete, "hatred, spite, or malice." Its earliest meaning was simply "full of hate," and by the late 1500s the definition expanded to "exciting hate." Definitions of hateful. adjective.

hateful (comparative hatefuller or more hateful, superlative hatefullest or most hateful)

A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

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Strongest matches. abhorrent bitter despicable disgusting heinous odious ornery repulsive spiteful vicious vile.

/ˈheɪtfl/ very unkind or unpleasant a hateful person/place/face hateful to somebody The idea of fighting against men of their own race was hateful to them. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.

Hate usually stems from fear, insecurity, or mistrust. Do not compare yourself with others. Strive to be the best version of yourself instead. When you feel hate or anger, it is best to take a step back and avoid reacting in heat of the moment.

Hateful conduct promotes intimidation and hate against people on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or serious disease.

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feeling or showing hate; malicious; malevolent. 2. causing or deserving hate; loathsome; detestable; odious.

In common language, “hate speech” refers to offensive discourse targeting a group or an individual based on inherent characteristics (such as race, religion or gender) and that may threaten social peace.

Deserving of trust, reliable.

The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another. A club, society or umbrella organisation so formed, especially a trade union.

reputation (countable and uncountable, plural reputations) What somebody or something is known for. synonyms ▲quotations ▼ Synonyms: name, (archaic) savour.

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