noun
- the deliberate promotion or incitement of hatred, especially against a particular group of people based on race, religion, ethnicity, or other characteristics
Usage: often used in political and social discourse; typically carries a negative connotation
adjective
- characterized by or engaged in the promotion of hatred against a group
Usage: used to describe rhetoric, behavior, or individuals
Examples
- The organization was criticized for its hatemongering against religious minorities.
- Social media platforms have struggled to combat hatemongering content.
- His hatemongering rhetoric divided the community and sparked protests.
- The politician was accused of hatemongering during the campaign.
- Hatemongering speech can lead to real-world violence and discrimination.
- The group's hatemongering tactics were condemned by civil rights organizations.