haters

Meanings

1. 1nounpluralinformal

   People who strongly dislike or criticize someone or something, often publicly and repeatedly.

   Grammar: Plural of 'hater'; used with plural verbs: 'Haters are everywhere.' The singular is 'hater'.

   Patterns

   • haters of something
   • haters gonna hate

   The singer thanked her fans and ignored the haters.

   Every popular video seems to attract a few haters in the comments.

   He says he doesn't care what the haters say about his style.

2. 2nounplural

   People who hate a particular group, thing, or idea.

   Grammar: Often followed by 'of': 'haters of change'. This use is more neutral than the internet sense.

   Patterns

   • haters of someone/something

   The proposal has its supporters and its haters.

   As haters of noise, they chose a house far from the road.

Word forms

Common combinations

ignore the haters

She learned to ignore the haters and focus on her work.

haters gonna hate

When the criticism started, he just shrugged and said, 'Haters gonna hate.'

online haters

Online haters can make social media stressful for young people.

a bunch of haters

The post got a bunch of haters within an hour.

Synonyms and how they differ

critics

More neutral and formal; 'critics' judge something, while 'haters' suggests strong dislike or hostility.

detractors

Formal; people who try to make others think less of someone, not necessarily driven by hatred.

enemies

Stronger and more personal; 'enemies' oppose you, while 'haters' mainly express dislike.

Opposites

Word family

hater noun

Singular form: a person who hates or criticizes.

hate verb

To dislike someone or something very strongly.

hateful adjective

Full of hate; very unpleasant.

hatred noun

A very strong feeling of dislike.

Commonly confused: haters or hatter?

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