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hater

noun (a hater, haters)

«hater» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. A person who hates someone or something. tree →
  2. (slang) Someone who is always negative, jealous or rude about other people, especially online: Haters gonna hate. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday and online talk among young people; in lessons on kindness online and bullying. Phrases: haters gonna hate (slang), ignore the haters, a hater of.

Examples

  • Don't listen to the haters, your video is great. tree →
  • Haters gonna hate, just keep dancing. (slang) tree →
  • He is a hater of Mondays. tree →
  • Online haters often hide behind fake names. tree →
  • Being a hater won't make you feel better. tree →
  • She's no hater, she just didn't like the film. tree →

Note

Plural haters. Haters gonna hate is slang (gonna = going to); not for formal writing. Ignoring and reporting hateful comments is a safe choice online.

In Jewish tradition

Means those who hate the LORD, often in a plain sense of God's enemies.

Interpretation. Psalm 81 pictures a time when God's enemies would give way if Israel only listened to God.

Examples

  • The haters of the LORD should dwindle away before Him; and their punishment should endure for ever. (Writings PSA.81.16, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Plural haters. Haters gonna hate is slang (gonna = going to); not for formal writing. Ignoring and reporting hateful comments is a safe choice online.

On Mova

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