hate mail

noun

: extremely angry letters, email, etc.
They get a lot of hate mail from people who disagree with their policies.

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For some, the attention brought death threats and hate mail, and a record number quit. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 Nussbaum’s family became the target of hate mail from members of the local John Birch Society—postcards with crosshairs on them addressed to Karen’s mother. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 When one of them lifts the trophy, subscribers can send me hate mail. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Despite the hate mail, Christine reiterated the family would continue to advocate for Wells. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hate mail

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“Hate mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hate%20mail. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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