Hater: meaning, definitions and examples

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hater

[ ˈheɪtər ]

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person

A person who feels deep-seated resentment or disapproval towards something or someone.

Synonyms

critic, detractor, opponent

Examples of usage

He is known to be a hater of all things mainstream.
Don't pay attention to the haters, focus on your goals.

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social media

A person who regularly expresses negative or hostile comments online, often anonymously.

Synonyms

cyberbully, flamer, troll

Examples of usage

Don't engage with the haters on social media, it's not worth your time.
The internet can be a breeding ground for haters and trolls.

Translations

Translations of the word "hater" in other languages:

🇵🇹 odiador

🇮🇳 घृणा करने वाला

🇩🇪 Hasser

🇮🇩 pembenci

🇺🇦 ненависник

🇵🇱 nienawistnik

🇯🇵 憎む人

🇫🇷 haineux

🇪🇸 odiador

🇹🇷 nefret eden

🇰🇷 혐오자

🇸🇦 كاره

🇨🇿 nenávistník

🇸🇰 nenávistník

🇨🇳 仇恨者

🇸🇮 sovražnik

🇮🇸 hatari

🇰🇿 жек көретін адам

🇬🇪 მოძულე

🇦🇿 nifrət edən

🇲🇽 odiador

Word origin

The word 'hater' originated in the late 20th century as a colloquial term to describe individuals who have a strong aversion or dislike towards someone or something. It is often used in informal contexts, especially in social media and online discussions.