incitement / rush
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incitement
The deliberate stirring up of hatred, hostility, or violence against certain people or groups, often through propaganda or misinformation.
Die politische Hetze im Internet gegen Minderheiten ist ein großes Problem.
Political incitement against minorities on the internet is a major problem.
'Die Hetze' is the noun corresponding to the verb 'hetzen'. The verb means 'to hunt', 'to hurry', or 'to incite'—so, just like the noun, it has several meanings.
Er hetzte durch die Stadt, um seinen Zug nicht zu verpassen.
He rushed through the city so he wouldn't miss his train.
When 'Hetze' means incitement to hatred, the target is usually indicated with the preposition 'gegen' (against) and the accusative.
Die Kampagne war reine Hetze gegen die Opposition.
The campaign was pure incitement against the opposition.
In the meaning of 'Eile' (hurry), 'Hetze' is often connected with everyday life. Typical phrases are 'die Hetze des Alltags' (the rush of everyday life) or 'in ständiger Hetze sein' (to be in a constant rush).
Wegen der ewigen Hetze bei der Arbeit fühle ich mich oft gestresst.
Because of the endless rush at work, I often feel stressed.
The meaning 'Jagd' (hunt) is rare today and belongs more to a historical context or to hunters' technical language.
In dem historischen Roman wird die Hetze auf Hirsche detailliert beschrieben.
In the historical novel, the hunt for deer is described in detail.
propaganda
'Propaganda' and 'Hetze' both have to do with deliberately influencing people through language, images, or information. 'Propaganda' usually means a planned and one-sided presentation, often in politics or ideology. It is meant to steer people in a particular direction. 'Hetze' is stronger and more directly negative: it is meant to create hatred, hostility, or even violence against people or groups. They can be confused because incitement often uses propaganda. In practical terms: 'Propaganda' influences; 'Hetze' incites.
Die Hetze gegen die neue Nachbarfamilie machte viele Menschen im Viertel wütend.
The incitement against the new family next door made many people in the neighborhood angry.
Im Geschichtsunterricht analysieren wir alte Plakate mit politischer Propaganda.
In history class, we analyze old posters with political propaganda.