hatefest
Collective anger session
A hatefest is a sustained outpouring of hostility, whether a gathering, online thread, or media event where participants pile on criticism or abuse: The comment section devolved into a hatefest.
The -fest suffix suggests an occasion defined by its dominant activity—in this case, collective animosity toward a person, group, or thing.
Gathering for a cause
- partisanBiased toward one side
- rhetoricArt of persuasive language
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- demagogueryManipulative political rhetoric
vitriol · smear · attack ads · mudslinging · opposition · extremism · propaganda · divisive
Persistent resentment toward someone
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
- rantAngry prolonged outburst
- bitchingPersistent vocal complaining
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
badmouthing · trash talk · drama · beef · feud · animosity · spite · bitterness
Provoking reactions online
- flame warAngry online dispute
- viralSpreading quickly online
- hashtagLabeled link for posts
- dogpileMany atop one person
cancel · mob · brigade · comments · toxic · thread · ratio · screenshot
Sensationalist newspaper format
- sensationalismOverhyped news coverage
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- outrage cycleRepeating pattern of mass anger
- hot takeProvocative opinion piece
punditry · talking heads · controversy · ratings · opinion piece · editorial · backlash · coverage
rally
Gathering for a cause
- partisanBiased toward one side
- rhetoricArt of persuasive language
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
demagoguery · vitriol · smear · attack ads · mudslinging · opposition · extremism · propaganda · divisive · fearmongering
grudge
Persistent resentment toward someone
gossip · badmouthing · trash talk · drama · beef · feud · animosity · spite · bitterness · backstabbing
trolling
Provoking reactions online
dogpile · cancel · mob · brigade · comments · toxic · thread · ratio · screenshot · callout
tabloid
Sensationalist newspaper format
- sensationalismOverhyped news coverage
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- outrage cycleRepeating pattern of mass anger
hot take · punditry · talking heads · controversy · ratings · opinion piece · editorial · backlash · coverage · scandal
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Display of collective affection
love-in · group hug · mutual admiration society · celebration · tribute
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Display of collective affection
love-in · pep rally · support group · peace rally · healing circle
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