noun

hatred

hatred, intense dislike, animosity

His heart was filled with hatred.

His heart was filled with hatred.

She has a deep hatred of liars.

She has a deep hatred of liars.

((hatred of/for sb./sth.)) a feeling of hatred towards (sb./sth.). She has a deep hatred of liars.

((hatred between A and B)) hatred existing between two parties. The hatred between the two families was old.

Synonyms: animosity, loathing, abhorrence; Antonyms: love, affection, fondness

From the verb 'hate' + '-red', a suffix forming abstract nouns (like in 'kindred').

Think of 'hatred' as the feeling of 'hate'. The '-red' ending makes it a noun.

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