Hatemonger: meaning, definitions and examples
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hatemonger
[ ˈheɪtˌmʌŋɡər ]
hate speech
A hatemonger is a person who promotes or incites hatred against a particular group, often through aggressive rhetoric or direct statements. They may utilize various platforms to spread divisive messages, targeting individuals based on race, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Hatemongers often thrive on controversy and seek to manipulate emotions to rally support for their harmful ideologies. This term is typically used in discussions about social issues, political movements, and online discourse.
Synonyms
bigot, extremist, inciter, racist.
Examples of usage
- The politician was labeled a hatemonger for his divisive remarks.
- Social media platforms are struggling to combat the influence of hatemongers.
- In her speech, she condemned the actions of hatemongers.
- Hatemongers often use misinformation to fuel their agendas.
Translations
Translations of the word "hatemonger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incitador de ódio
🇮🇳 घृणा फैलाने वाला
🇩🇪 Hassprediger
🇮🇩 penebar kebencian
🇺🇦 поширювач ненависті
🇵🇱 szerzyciel nienawiści
🇯🇵 憎悪を広める人
🇫🇷 inciteur à la haine
🇪🇸 incitador al odio
🇹🇷 nefret yayanı
🇰🇷 증오를 퍼뜨리는 사람
🇸🇦 مثير الكراهية
🇨🇿 podněcovatel nenávisti
🇸🇰 podnecovateľ nenávisti
🇨🇳 仇恨传播者
🇸🇮 spodbujevalec sovraštva
🇮🇸 hatari
🇰🇿 жек көруші
🇬🇪 შურიანის გამავრცელებელი
🇦🇿 nifrət yayan
🇲🇽 incitador al odio
Etymology
The term 'hatemonger' combines 'hate', which originates from the Old English 'hatian', meaning to hate, with 'monger', derived from the Middle English 'mongere', which denotes someone who sells or deals in something. Historically, 'monger' was used to describe merchants or traders, particularly in terms of negative or undesirable commodities. Over time, the suffix evolved to refer to someone who promotes a particular behavior or action—in this case, one who peddles hatred. The emergence of the term in modern discourse coincides with the rise of hate speech in political, social, and media contexts, particularly during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, where hatemongers have gained notoriety for their role in fostering division and hostility within society. The proliferation of the internet has amplified their reach, allowing for the rapid dissemination of harmful ideologies and false narratives.