hatred
gb/hˈeɪtɹɪd/ us/hˈeɪtɹɪd/
B1
English
~ 2900
gyűlölet
NOUN
B1
1
gyűlölet
B2
Usage pattern:
hatred for [someone/something]
Her hatred for injustice drove her to become a lawyer.
Az igazságtalanság iránt érzett gyűlölete arra ösztönözte, hogy ügyvéd legyen.
The two rivals shared a mutual hatred that lasted for years.
A két rivális kölcsönös gyűlölete évekig tartott.
He spoke with such hatred that everyone in the room fell silent.
Hatred between the two groups has led to decades of conflict.
The speech was full of hatred toward immigrants.
Learner examples
She feels hatred for her enemy.
Gyűlöletet érez az ellensége iránt.
There is hatred between the two men.
Gyűlölet van a két férfi között.
He talks with hatred about his old boss.
The war caused much hatred between the countries.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hatred' (a noun) with 'hate' (a verb or noun). For example, 'I have a hatred him' is incorrect; it should be 'I have a hatred for him' or 'I hate him'.
Meaning
intense dislike or aversion
Collocations
deep hatred
|burning hatred
|mutual hatred
|hatred for
|filled with hatred
Synonyms
loathing (Often suggests disgust as well as dislike.)
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antipathy (A formal term for a deep-seated dislike.)
Antonyms
love (Strong positive feeling instead of strong negative feeling.)
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affection (Warm, positive feelings toward someone or something.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very strong feeling of not liking someone or something.
A very strong feeling of dislike, hostility, or animosity toward someone or something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
hatred
IPA
GB/hˈeɪtɹɪd/
US/hˈeɪtɹɪd/
Syllables & stress
hatred (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (hatred)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: hatred
- Plural: hatred, hatreds
Word family
Expressions
burning hatred
1/bˈɚnɪŋ hˈeɪtɹɪd/
fixed phrase
extremely strong dislike
A very, very strong feeling of not liking someone or something.
Examples
- She had a burning hatred for her oppressors.
- His burning hatred drove him to seek revenge.
full of hatred
1/fˈʊl əv hˈeɪtɹɪd/
fixed phrase
filled with strong dislike
Having a lot of very strong dislike for someone or something.
Examples
- His voice was full of hatred as he spoke.
- The letter was full of hatred toward the government.
mutual hatred
1/mjˈut͡ʃuəl hˈeɪtɹɪd/
fixed phrase
shared strong dislike
When two people or groups both strongly dislike each other.
Examples
- There was mutual hatred between the rival gangs.
- Their mutual hatred made cooperation impossible.