Meanings
- uncountableHatred expressed by means of computer networks.
One such example is the phenomenon of cyberhate. Cyberhate is a unique phenomenon because it does not necessarily involve negative one-to-one communication.
2008, Elly Konijn, Mediated interpersonal communication, page 2042 more examples
In short, although the temptation is great to look to legislation and regulation as a remedy to cyberhate, our commitment to free speech must always take precedent over our fears.
2004, Deanna D. Sellnow, Confident public speaking, page 23We have termed this the anonymous cyberhate view of the internet, or the idea that the internet provides a haven for racists who, using the cover of anonymity, engage in inflammatory and aggressive attacks on other groups[…]
2011, Zachary Birchmeier, Beth Dietz-Uhler, Garold Stasser, Strategic Uses of Social Technology, page 151
Origin
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cyberhate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cyberhate
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