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haineux

hateful

adjective eh-NUH Rare

Also means

full of hatred

Usage Note

Haineux describes a person, tone, or statement filled with hate or malice. The feminine form is haineuse. It derives from haine (hatred), which itself comes from a Germanic root. Des propos haineux (hateful speech) is a legal term in France, where incitement to hatred is a criminal offence.

Examples

"Son discours haineux a choqué les spectateurs."

Natural Translation

His hateful speech shocked the audience.

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