hatreds

Intense hostile feelings

Hatreds is the plural of hatred—intense, settled hostility or animosity toward someone or something.

The plural form emphasizes distinct instances or varieties: ancient hatreds between neighboring peoples, personal hatreds that festered for years.

Where hatred often appears as an abstract mass noun, hatreds suggests multiple specific grievances or enmities that can be counted and distinguished.

animosity

hostility

Antagonistic disposition toward others

malice · spite · grudge · ill-will · loathing · contempt · acrimony · venom · rancor · malevolence

intolerance

bigotry

Intolerance toward differing views

homophobia · racism · sectarianism · chauvinism · bias · ethnocentrism · misogyny · transphobia · antisemitism · casteism

aversion

disgust

Intense physical aversion

distaste · abhorrence · detestation · odium · horror · execration · repugnance · nausea · recoil · shuddering

Opposites
emotional valence toward others

hatredsloves

Feels deep affection for

adorations · devotions · affections · worships · passions

intensity of negative feeling

hatredsloves

Feels deep affection for

admirations · reverences · respects · esteems · appreciations

relational disposition

hatredsloves

Feels deep affection for

friendships · kinships · camaraderies · fellowships · brotherhoods

Phrases
Family

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