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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The couple had also received hate mail for their romance.
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Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The hate mail started to trickle in, mostly addressed to Cabey’s mother.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Speaking at a news conference with San Diego police and the FBI the day after the shooting, the Islamic Center’s imam said the mosque was accustomed to receiving hate mail, hateful messages online and hearing passing drivers scream and curse at community members.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Often, those sentiments came directly to the San Diego mosque through hate mail, which prompted the hiring of security guards like Abdullah and installation of cameras, Hassane said.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The hate mail started to trickle in, mostly addressed to Cabey’s mother.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Speaking at a news conference with San Diego police and the FBI the day after the shooting, the Islamic Center’s imam said the mosque was accustomed to receiving hate mail, hateful messages online and hearing passing drivers scream and curse at community members.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Often, those sentiments came directly to the San Diego mosque through hate mail, which prompted the hiring of security guards like Abdullah and installation of cameras, Hassane said.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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“Hate mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hate%20mail. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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