Hate(=noun) versus Hatred

[Jesus1]

Hello! How are you?

Why are there two words to mean the same thing?

I asked this question a long time ago, but
I still hesitate when I must use each of them.

Can you tell me when I must use one
and when the other? Is there any rule?

For instance:

1.- Love was destroyed by Hatred/Hate

Which one?


2.- I?ve got a feeling of deep Hate/Hatred

Which one?

Thanks a lot!

[Guest]

Hatred is far more stronger

[Roofgoat]

Actually, it's not a question of "stronger."

Hatred is a noun while 'hate' is a verb. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly common to hear 'hate' used as a noun, but it is incorrect.

Both of the statements Jesus1 asked about should use "hatred."

Love was destroyed by hatred.
I hate that!

[Nessie]

Hi,

I think you'll like to have a look at this: (from the OALD)

WHICH WORD?
hate / hatred
These two words have a similar meaning. Hatred is more often used to describe a very strong feeling of dislike for a particular person or thing: Her deep hatred of her sister was obvious. ◆ a cat's hatred of water. Hate is more often used when you are talking about this feeling in a general way:
a look of pure hate ◆ people filled with hate.
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[Inga]

Hi!
This is what I found in Longman dictionary:
hate - an angry unpleasant feeling that someone has when they hate someone and want to harm them ￚsynonym hatred
hatred - an angry feeling of extreme dislike for someone or something
I don't think there is any difference between them since they are synonyms, except may be the word 'extreme', as mentioned before by other members of the forum.
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