Definition

Noun: A person, especially a public speaker or political agitator, who deliberately seeks to provoke, spread, or intensify hatred, prejudice, or hostility against a particular group of people. A hatemonger uses rhetoric, propaganda, or false information to stir up animosity.

Usage

The term is used to describe individuals who actively and maliciously promote hatred. It carries a strong negative connotation and is typically applied in political, social, or media contexts to criticize someone's harmful rhetoric.

Examples

• The extremist leader was condemned as a hatemonger for his violent speeches against the immigrant community.
• The newspaper editorial accused the talk show host of being a hatemonger who spread conspiracy theories.
• Societies must protect themselves from the divisive influence of hatemongers.

Advanced Usage

• "to engage in hatemongering": This verbal form describes the act of spreading hatred.
  • The group was banned from the platform for engaging in systematic hatemongering.

Variants and Related Words

• Hatemongering (noun/gerund): The act or practice of provoking hatred.
  • The law was designed to combat online hatemongering.

Synonyms

• Demagogue (specifically one who appeals to popular prejudices)
• Agitator
• Rabble-rouser
• Inciter (of hatred)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To peddle/purvey hate": A phrase with a similar meaning to the actions of a hatemonger.
  • His entire platform is based on peddling hate and fear.

Noun

1. one who arouses hatred for others