Definitions
- Describing a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something. - Referring to a deep-seated and persistent feeling of hostility or opposition. - Talking about a strong negative reaction or repulsion towards someone or something.
- Referring to an intense and deep-seated feeling of extreme dislike or animosity. - Describing a strong aversion or hostility towards someone or something. - Talking about a strong negative emotion characterized by anger, resentment, and ill-will.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve strong negative emotions.
- 2Both describe intense dislike or aversion.
- 3Both can be directed towards people or things.
- 4Both can result in negative actions or behaviors.
- 5Both can be long-lasting and persistent.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Hatred is generally stronger and more intense than antipathy.
- 2Duration: Hatred tends to be long-lasting and deeply ingrained, while antipathy can be more temporary or situational.
- 3Focus: Antipathy is often directed towards specific individuals or things, while hatred can be more general and encompassing.
- 4Emotion: Hatred is characterized by anger, resentment, and ill-will, while antipathy may not involve such intense emotions.
- 5Usage: Antipathy is less commonly used in everyday language compared to hatred.
Remember this!
Antipathy and hatred both describe strong negative emotions and intense dislike. However, hatred is generally more intense, long-lasting, and deeply ingrained than antipathy. Antipathy is often directed towards specific individuals or things and may not involve as intense emotions as hatred. Additionally, hatred is more commonly used in everyday language compared to antipathy.
