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noun

  1. Strong aversion

    abhorrence, loathing, rancor, detestation, revulsion, malignance, antipathy, repugnance, repulsion, disgust, contempt, dislike, intense dislike, execration, scorn, abomination, distaste, disapproval, horror, hard feelings, displeasure; see also sense 2; see alsohate, malice, resentment.

    Antonyms liking, affection*, attraction.

  2. Personal enmity

    ill will, antipathy, bitterness, antagonism, animosity, acrimony, pique, grudge, malice, malevolence, animus, revulsion, repugnance, militancy, disfavor, ignominy, prejudice, invidiousness, spite, revenge, hate, venom, envy, spleen, coldness, distaste, pitilessness, contempt, asperity, derision, race prejudice, malignity, hostility, odium, alienation, disaffection, bad blood*, chip on one's shoulder*, grudge*; see also sense 1; see also anger, opposition 2, resentment.

    Antonyms friendship, devotion*, affection.

See hatred in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

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