noun
die Hetze, -n
rush
Das ist, wenn jemand andere Menschen absichtlich schlecht macht oder gegen sie aufwiegelt, oft mit bösen Worten oder Lügen.
The German word "Hetze" is a noun meaning "incitement," "hate campaign," or "hounding." It is related to the verb hetzen, which means "to chase," "to rush," or "to incite."
Similar words:
- Aufhetzung (incitement)
- Hetzjagd (manhunt, literally "hounding hunt")
- Propaganda (propaganda)
Differences:
- Hetze typically implies a campaign of agitation or incitement against a person or group, often with negative or aggressive connotations.
- Aufhetzung focuses more on the act of inciting others.
- Propaganda is broader and more systematic information sharing, not necessarily with hostile intent.
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Examples
In der Stadt herrscht große Hetze.noun
There is a great rush in the city.
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