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hater

 

[ ˈheɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: hate, hateful, hatred.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,611, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.