hatefests
Organized animosity events
Hatefests are gatherings or events characterized by intense hostility, anger, or collective animosity toward a target—whether a person, group, or idea.
The term often describes online pile-ons or comment sections where criticism escalates into vitriolic attacks: The thread devolved into a hatefest.
Sometimes used for any prolonged session of venting negativity: Their lunch turned into a hatefest about the new manager.
Competitions between longtime rivals
- feudsProlonged bitter conflicts
- confrontationsDirect hostile encounters
- showdownsDecisive final confrontations
- rivalriesOngoing contests between opponents
vendetta · animosity · hostility · spite · bitterness · resentment · bad blood · toxicity
Gathers or recovers
- demagogueryManipulative political rhetoric
- fearmongeringDeliberately spreading exaggerated threats
- scapegoatingUnfairly assigning fault to innocents
- incitementProvoking unlawful behavior
propaganda · divisiveness · polarization · vitriol · mudslinging · attack ads · partisanship · extremism
Provoking reactions online
- brigadingOrganized mass harassment
- pile-onMass criticism or tackle
- dogpilingMass attack on one
- cancel cultureMass public shunning online
cyberbullying · flame wars · harassment campaigns · comment sections · doxing · mass reporting · viral outrage · reply guys
Offensive radio personalities
- hot takesProvocative, hasty commentary
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- punditryExpert commentary profession
- talking headsChest-up video commentators
sensationalism · ratings · soundbites · spin · tabloids · hit pieces · smear · echo chambers
grudge matches
Competitions between longtime rivals
- feudsProlonged bitter conflicts
- confrontationsDirect hostile encounters
- showdownsDecisive final confrontations
rivalries · vendetta · animosity · hostility · spite · bitterness · resentment · bad blood · toxicity · drama
rallies
Gathers or recovers
- demagogueryManipulative political rhetoric
- fearmongeringDeliberately spreading exaggerated threats
- scapegoatingUnfairly assigning fault to innocents
incitement · propaganda · divisiveness · polarization · vitriol · mudslinging · attack ads · partisanship · extremism · xenophobia
trolling
Provoking reactions online
cancel culture · cyberbullying · flame wars · harassment campaigns · comment sections · doxing · mass reporting · viral outrage · reply guys · ratio
shock jocks
Offensive radio personalities
- hot takesProvocative, hasty commentary
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- punditryExpert commentary profession
talking heads · sensationalism · ratings · soundbites · spin · tabloids · hit pieces · smear · echo chambers
hatefestslovefests
Excessive mutual admiration gatherings
love-ins · mutual admiration societies · peace rallies · fellowship meetings · support groups
hatefestshealing circles
Communal emotional recovery sessions
mediation sessions · peace conferences · peace talks · diplomatic summits