All this made Mrs Nelson a hate figure for many unionists, including some police.
Jack Straw has made himself a hate figure among liberals by out-toughing Michael Howard on crime.
His staunch opposition to gay marriage - legalised in Argentina in 2010 - made him a hate figure for supporters of civil partnerships.
Months later, the 58-year-old was charged with Jackson's death and became a hate figure to the singer's legions of fans around the world.
Mantel, whose latest novels are set in the royal court in Tudor times, said she believed she had been "set up" as a hate figure.
Hamilton has become a hate figure for some Spaniards because of his rivalry with the country's double world champion Fernando Alonso when they were team-mates at McLaren.
He said the Irish diplomat stood up to the Nazis in Danzig and was a "hate figure to the Third Reich but he is now remembered in his home place".
Dr Gallo is a hate figure among Mr Duesberg's lay supporters precisely because he did so much to establish that HIV was the cause of AIDS, which they still deny.
Who would have believed that there could be millions of people working in jobs and careers they hate, not able to figure out how they want to be of service in the world?
This guy gets more hate from Monday morning quarterbacks than any public figure I can remember.
The main reason was because, love us or hate us, the allies couldn't figure out why they should care.
Love him or hate him, Woods remains the most compelling figure in sports as he has been for most of the past 15 years.
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