hatred
UK[ˈheɪtrɪd]US[ˈheɪtrɪd]
n
An extremely strong feeling of dislike; hate.
Etymology
The word 'hatred' originates from the Old English compound 'hatrǣden', formed from 'hatian' (to hate) and the suffix '-rǣden', which indicated a state, condition, or realm, similar to its use in words like 'kindred'. This suffix is of Germanic origin. Over time, through Middle English, the form simplified to 'hatred', shedding the older inflectional endings. The term's logic is transparent: it denotes the abstract state or condition of hating, evolving directly from a concrete Germanic construction for naming states of being or relationships.
Analysis
The word 'hatred' is a simplex noun formed from the Old English root 'hatian' (to hate) combined with the suffix '-rǣden', which denoted a state or condition. The modern form is a direct descendant of the Middle English 'hatrede'.
Examples
She looked at him with intense hatred.
His actions were motivated by pure hatred.
The old hatreds between the communities have begun to fade.