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h tPosted 3 years ago
Parts of Speech

on vs against?

Can I say

“Their posts were filled with hate speech on her.”

or

“Their posts were filled with hate speech against her.”


Could they both be used interchangeably?


Thanks in advance.

  

Direct Answer

Good question! " This is why: "Against" in this context directly indicates the target of the hate speech. It clearly shows that the hateful words were directed at her, opposing her, or attacking her.

  • Good question!
  • " This is why: "Against" in this context directly indicates the target of the hate speech.
  • It clearly shows that the hateful words were directed at her, opposing her, or attacking her.
  • It's the standard and most accurate way to describe this situation.
  • "On" is a bit more general and doesn't really fit the meaning you're trying to convey.
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Good question! You'd definitely want to go with: "Their posts were filled with hate speech against her."

This is why:


  • "Against" in this context directly indicates the target of the hate speech. It clearly shows that the hateful words were directed at her, opposing her, or attacking her. It's the standard and most accurate way to describe this situation.
  • "On"
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