Hater
[hey-ter] /ˈheɪ tər/
noun
1.
a person who has an intense dislike for another person or thing (often used in combination): I’m a big hater of opera.
Are you a dog-hater?
2.
Informal. a person who thrives on showing hate toward, criticizing, or belittling other people or things, usually unfairly:
The guy is just a hater, looking for a fight.
/ˈheɪtə/
noun
1.
2.
(informal, mainly US & Canadian) a grudging or spiteful person, esp one who disparages others: Don’t let the haters get you down
n.
late 14c., “one who hates, an enemy,” agent noun from hate (v.).
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