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Common collocations with hatred in American Collocation

hatred noun uncountable

US /ˈheɪtrəd/

very strong

bitter
burning
ferocious
fierce
implacable
intense
inveterate
mortal
seething
venomous
virulent

This fact helps explain the bitter hatred and rivalry that developed between the brothers.

unreasonable

blind
fanatical
indiscriminate
irrational
obsessive
pathological
unreasoning

After a day at work I am now developing an irrational hatred of the computer screen.

lasting for ever or for a long time

abiding
undying

The men are filled with undying hatred for the officers and the war.

deep or instinctive

deep-rooted
deep-seated
ingrained
instinctive
visceral

A lifetime of abuse has created a deep-seated hatred of men.

violent

deadly
genocidal
murderous

He spoke of the murderous hatred dividing people of different religions.

not hidden

naked
outright
sheer
utter

We have faced suspicion and at times outright hatred.

mutual

mutual

Though these groups profess deep mutual hatred, they actually have a lot in common.

of a particular type

anti-gay
class
ethnic
homophobic
race
racial
racist
religious
sectarian
tribal

Black and Asian people have been driven from their homes after vicious campaigns of racial hatred.

cause or encourage hatred

arouse
breed
engender
foment
foster
fuel
incite
inflame
intensify
peddle
preach
provoke
spread
stir up
whip up

Extremists should not be allowed to use this as an excuse to foment hatred.

feel hatred

feel
harbour

I still harbour hatred for the sports teacher who forced us to have cold showers.

express hatred

vent

The internet is a perfect place to anonymously vent hatred.

overcome hatred

combat
overcome

It is our responsibility to combat hatred, intolerance and prejudice.

anger

anger
bitterness
fury
rage
resentment
venom

Her deception blew her family apart in hatred and bitterness.

dislike

animosity
dislike
enmity
hostility
ill-will
loathing
malice

These reactions should never be allowed to turn into blind hatred and enmity.

violence or cruelty

bloodshed
brutality
cruelty
persecution
violence

People must not be able to whip up hatred and violence by playing on people’s religious beliefs.

prejudice

anti-Semitism
bigotry
intolerance
prejudice
racism
xenophobia

They are supporting policies that can only increase the hatred and prejudice suffered by asylum seekers.

jealousy or rivalry

envy
greed
jealousy
rivalry

Their success in business has attracted hatred and jealousy.

ridicule or disgust

contempt
disgust
revulsion
ridicule
scorn

He stood up for his beliefs despite the hatred and ridicule poured upon him.

fear or suspicion

distrust
fear
mistrust
suspicion

All his policy was dictated by his fear and hatred of the French Revolution.

revenge

revenge
vengeance
vindictiveness

There was a vile campaign of vindictiveness and hatred focused on us.

ignorance

ignorance
misunderstanding

His piece is designed to stir up misunderstanding and hatred.

extremism

extremism
fanaticism

We need to stop them from teaching extremism and hatred.