hatred
advancedC1/ˈheɪtrɪd/ · ha-tred
Intense dislike or ill will towards someone or something.
Meanings
Intense dislike or ill will towards someone or something.
کسی یا کسی چیز کے خلاف شدید ناپسندیدگی یا دشمنی۔
نفرت
nafrat
Common Collocations
- hatred for others
- express hatred
- overcome hatred
Example Sentences
His hatred for injustice fuelled his activism.
اس کی ناانصافی کے لئے نفرت نے اس کی سرگرمیوں کو ہوا دی۔
Us ki na-insaafi ke liye nafrat ne us ki sargarmiyon ko hawa di.
She spoke with hatred in her voice.
اس کی آواز میں نفرت تھی۔
Us ki aawaz mein nafrat thi.
Hatred can lead to destructive actions.
نفرت تباہ کن اعمال کا سبب بن سکتی ہے۔
Nafrat tabaah kun aamal ka sabab ban sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Link 'hatred' to 'hate' and recall that both involve strong negative feelings.
Picture a dark cloud, symbolizing the heaviness and negativity of hatred.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت نے سب نفرتوں کو مٹا دیا، دلوں میں یوں اسلام بسا دیا۔
Mohabbat ne sab nafratoon ko mita diya, dilon mein yun Islam basa diya.
Love erased all hatreds, thus dwelling Islam in hearts.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نفرت کا جواب محبت ہے۔
Nafrat ka jawab mohabbat hai.
Love is the answer to hatred.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hatred" — persistent ill will or hostility
First known use: 13th century
The word 'hatred' has its roots in Old English, predominantly evolving through Middle English before reaching its current form. It has maintained a consistent negative connotation throughout its history.