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Gene93 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Hatred for/of

I've seen both "of" and "for" used with hatred, but I am not sure if they are interchangeable. When would you use one and not the other?

- He had an irrational fear and hatred of/for foreigners.

- His hatred for/of his opponents is so intense that it seems to be destroying him.


Thank you.

  

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Gene93 "of" and "for" Both have been used for centuries, and during all that time "of" has been used more frequently than "for". The meaning is the same either way. It's your choice.

— CalifJim

  • Gene93 "of" and "for" Both have been used for centuries, and during all that time "of" has been used more frequently than "for".
  • The meaning is the same either way.
  • It's your choice.
  • CJ
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Gene93 "of" and "for"

Both have been used for centuries, and during all that time "of" has been used more frequently than "for". The meaning is the same either way.

It's your choice.

CJ

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