die Hetze
Translation
incitement, agitation, smear campaign, frantic rush
Examples
Die politische Hetze im Internet ist gefährlich.
The political incitement on the internet is dangerous.
Er war in einer ständigen Hetze von Termin zu Termin.
He was in a constant rush from one appointment to the next.
Grammar Patterns
Hetze gegen+4 incitement against sb./sth. The incitement against minorities is unacceptable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Agitation, Aufwiegelung (incitement); Antonyms: Beruhigung (calming), Mäßigung (moderation)
Etymology
From the verb 'hetzen' (to hunt, to rush, to incite), originally referring to hunting dogs chasing prey.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hate' being spread in a 'hetze'. The sound is somewhat similar and the concepts are often linked.