hatemail
Angry written attacks
Hatemail is hostile correspondence sent to express anger, contempt, or threats toward the recipient.
The term emerged with traditional mail but now applies mostly to digital messages—emails, social media posts, comments.
Public figures, controversial writers, and anyone who attracts attention online may receive hatemail: She got hatemail after her op-ed went viral.
Usually written as two words: hate mail.
Digital intimidation of others
- trollingProvoking reactions online
- flamingOn fire, or online attacks
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
stalking · threats · doxxing · targeting · victimization · persecution · defamation · slander
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
spite · venom · contempt · scorn · disgust · animosity · malice · vitriol
Abusive denunciation
- tiradeExtended angry speech
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- screedLong tedious rant
- rantAngry prolonged outburst
insults · slurs · epithets · profanity · obscenities · threats · accusations · denunciation
Expression of discontent
- criticismJudgment of faults
- accusationClaim someone did wrong
- blameAssign responsibility for wrongdoing
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
reproach · objection · disapproval · dissatisfaction · outrage · indignation · protest · grievance
cyberbullying
Digital intimidation of others
intimidation · stalking · threats · doxxing · targeting · victimization · persecution · defamation · slander · libel
rage
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
bitterness · spite · venom · contempt · scorn · disgust · animosity · malice · vitriol · bile
invective
Abusive denunciation
rant · insults · slurs · epithets · profanity · obscenities · threats · accusations · denunciation · condemnation
complaint
Expression of discontent
- criticismJudgment of faults
- accusationClaim someone did wrong
- blameAssign responsibility for wrongdoing
rebuke · reproach · objection · disapproval · dissatisfaction · outrage · indignation · protest · grievance · grudge
hatemailfan mail
Letters from admirers
love letters · fan letters · praise · fanmail · thank-you notes
hatemailencouragement
Support spurring continued effort
well-wishes · sympathy cards · letters of recommendation · testimonials
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