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Meanings of hated in English

Treated with contempt.

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Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.

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Examples for "despised"
Examples for "despised"
1
In the next they feared them; in the next they despised them.
The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics
2
Congreve died in the enjoyment of high consideration; Wycherley forgotten or despised.
Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2
3
After the French Revolution it was associated with the despised Ancien Regime.
Radio NZ
4
The Bravo shuddered, and he moved among the despised graves in silence.
The Bravo: A Tale
5
The one nature magnified labor, the other nature depreciated and despised it.
Addresses by the Right Reverend Phillips Brooks
1
She scorned the suggestion that a bath-room be added; an effete idea.
The Heart of Arethusa
2
The Rebels scorned to notice this home thrust by the Union General.
Andersonville: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons
3
He exalted the dignity of labor, and scorned all baseness and lies.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04: Imperial Antiquity
4
I who have scorned the doings of lovers for years and years.
Down There
5
The scorned enthusiast of one generation is the hero of the next.
Life and Conduct
1
He detested one-eyed nationalism, but believed in making Ireland a better place.
The Irish Times
2
After a time, it was no longer painful, but Ayla detested it.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
3
She saw him relax slightly and for a moment she detested him.
Aimez-vous Brahms
4
The detested Hollander from over the water held all the public offices.
Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World
5
But nowhere was he more detested than in the House of Commons.
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume ...
Usage of hated in English
1
I tried TV3's new news hour on Ireland AM but hated it.
The Irish Times
2
It didn't occur to him to feed the thing; he hated animals.
Complete Books of Blood
3
In reality, he hated alcohol in any form during the earlier hours.
The Stowmarket Mystery; Or, A Legacy of Hate
4
For a good year, I hated everything I recorded, vocally at least.
Reuters
5
She hated the idea of making a mistake, especially a public mistake.
A fare to remember: just whistle\driven to distraction\taken for...
6
The infanta hated the idea of the sacrifice, as she considered it.
Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 04 (of 15), English
7
I remember from last year I hated grass for the first week.
The Guardian
8
He loved peace; he hated bloodshed; his heart was generous and kind.
Public Speaking: Principles and Practice
9
The people were sick of taxes; they hated the thought of war.
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume ...
10
You gave yourself to him; you saw your mistake; you hated him.
The Everlasting Whisper
11
And swung his fist into the hated face reflected in the metal.
The Status Civilization
12
No; Ethel hated herself for the wish that arose for the moment.
The Daisy Chain, or Aspirations
13
They used to ask me if people hated me because I'm beautiful.
The Irish Times
14
Burns regarded her somberly; he hated to be interrupted in his work.
Jean of the Lazy A
15
His heart had been cased in ice; he had hated every one.
Sacrifice
16
She hated smoking and drinking; habits he has long since given up.
The new yorker
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