Hatreds Meaning in English
word · lemma: hatred
Definition
Strong feelings of dislike or deep anger that someone has towards other people, groups, or things; plural of 'hatred.'
Usage & Nuances
'Hatreds' is formal and rare in everyday speech, mostly used in writing to describe multiple forms or sources of strong dislike. More common in phrases like 'old hatreds' or 'hatreds between groups.' Often uncountable ('hatred'), but plural emphasizes different types or instances.
Example Sentences
Centuries-old hatreds still exist between the two countries.
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The community was divided by old family hatreds.
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The politician spoke about ending the hatreds within the nation.
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Generations later, those hatreds haven’t faded—they’re just quieter now.
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Social media sometimes fuels new hatreds as fast as it spreads information.
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If we hang on to old hatreds, we’ll never find peace.
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