hate speech

ˈheɪt ˌspiːtʃ

Definition

Definition of hate speech - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

discriminationspeech attacking people based on race, religion, or gender

The law prohibits hate speech in public places.

expressionexpressions inciting violence against specific groups

Hate speech can lead to serious social unrest.

incitement

provocation

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with hate

hate on

express dislike or criticism without reason

She always hates on his new ideas.

pet hate

something that is personally annoying or disliked

Loud chewing is my biggest pet hate.

hate like poison

feel extremely strong dislike for someone or something

She hates exams like poison and gets nervous every semester.

love to hate

enjoy disliking someone or something

She loves to hate that TV show, but she never misses an episode.

hate a person's guts

strongly dislike someone intensely

After what he did, I hate Jordan's guts.

hate someone's guts

feel intense aversion towards someone

He hates her guts after the betrayal.

Expressions with speech

canned speech

speech that lacks spontaneity or originality

His presentation felt like a canned speech with no real passion.

stump speech

political speech made during a campaign tour

The candidate delivered a fiery stump speech in the town square..

lose one's powers of speech

become unable to speak due to shock

He lost his powers of speech when he saw the accident.

speech is silver

exp.

speaking is valuable but silence is more precious

In meetings, remember that speech is silver.

figure of speech

expression using words in a nonliteral way

Metaphor is a common figure of speech in poetry.

freedom of speech

ability to speak freely in any context

He values freedom of speech in his workplace.

make a speech

give a formal talk to a group of people

She will make a speech at the graduation.

opening speech

introductory remarks to welcome attendees at an event

The host gave an opening speech to start the ceremony.

speech therapy

treatment to improve speech and language abilities

She started speech therapy to improve her pronunciation.

free speech

the right to express opinions without censorship

Free speech is protected by the constitution.

Terms with hate speech included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

cyberhate

internet

hate speech or behavior online

Examples of hate speech in a sentence

Hate speech can lead to severe social consequences.
The platform banned hate speech immediately.
Hate speech laws vary between countries.

View all translations of hate speech

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:discours de haine, ...
German:Hassrede, ...
Italian:discorso d'odio, ...
Spanish:discurso de odio, ...
Portuguese:discurso de ódio, expressão de ódio, ...
Chinese:仇恨言论, 仇恨言语, ...
Japanese:ヘイトスピーチ, 憎悪表現, ...
Arabic:خِطابُ الكَراهِيَة, ...
Hebrew:דִּבְרֵי שִׂנְאָה, ...
Russian:язык вражды, речи ненависти, ...
Ukrainian:мова ненависті, ...
Hindi:द्वेषपूर्ण भाषण, घृणास्पद भाषण, ...
Bengali:বিদ্বেষমূলক বক্তব্য, ঘৃণাসূচক ভাষা, ...
Catalan:discurs d'odi, missatge d'odi, ...
Czech:nenávistný projev, nenávistné projevy, ...
Danish:hadtale, hadefuldt udtryk, ...
Dutch:haatzaaien, haatzaaiende uitlatingen, ...
Greek:ρητορική μίσους, λόγος μίσους, ...
Hungarian:gyűlöletbeszéd, csoportok elleni erőszakra uszító beszéd, ...
Khmer:សុន្ទរកថាស្អប់ខ្ពើម, សុន្ទរកថាញុះញង់ឲ្យមានការស្អប់ខ្ពើម, ...
Korean:혐오 발언, 증오 표현, ...
Persian:گفتار نفرت‌پراکن, سخنان نفرت‌انگیز, ...
Polish:mowa nienawiści, wypowiedzi nienawistne, ...
Portuguese (BR):discurso de ódio, expressão de ódio, ...
Romanian:discurs de ură, expresie de ură, ...
Swedish:hatpropaganda, ...
Thai:วาจาสร้างความเกลียดชัง, คำพูดสร้างความเกลียดชัง, ...
Turkish:nefret söylemi, ...
Vietnamese:phát ngôn thù hận, ngôn từ kích động thù hận, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “h”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.