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
Derived from the verb 'hetzen' (to hunt, rush, incite), which originally described hunting dogs chasing game.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone getting 'het' up (heated up) and starting a campaign against someone. 'Hetze' is that heated campaign.