hate on
Criticize out of jealousy
To hate on someone is to express hostility, criticism, or contempt toward them, often publicly or persistently.
The phrase suggests the criticism may be unwarranted or motivated by jealousy: Why do people always hate on her success?
Common in casual speech, especially online, where haters are those who habitually disparage others.
Judge unfavorably, vocally
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- disparageExpress low opinion of
- belittleTo make something seem unimportant
- trash talkCompetitive verbal intimidation
badmouth · diss · roast · shade · slam · bash · knock · put down
Object of pursuit
- harassPersistently torment someone
- gang upCombine against a target
- cyberbullyOnline harassment perpetrator
- trollDeliberate online antagonist
flame · attack · victimize · persecute · intimidate · torment · exclude · scapegoat
Resentful longing for another's
- resentFeel bitter toward
- begrudgeEnvy or give unwillingly
- covetDesire greedily
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
spite · sour grapes · salt · petty · undermining · discrediting · sabotage · rivalry
criticize
Judge unfavorably, vocally
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- disparageExpress low opinion of
- belittleTo make something seem unimportant
trash talk · badmouth · diss · roast · shade · slam · bash · knock · put down · tear down
target
Object of pursuit
- harassPersistently torment someone
- gang upCombine against a target
- cyberbullyOnline harassment perpetrator
troll · flame · attack · victimize · persecute · intimidate · torment · exclude · scapegoat · cancel
envy
Resentful longing for another's
bitterness · spite · sour grapes · salt · petty · undermining · discrediting · sabotage · rivalry · insecurity
hate onpraise
Expression of approval
hype up · big up · gas up · compliment · celebrate
hate onsupport
To uphold or sustain
root for · champion · back · stand up for · have someone's back
hate onchampion
Top competitor, or advocate
have someone's back · defend · stand up for · boost · promote
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