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misogyny
[mi-soj-uh-nee, mahy-]
noun
hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women, manifested in various forms such as physical intimidation and abuse, sexual harassment and rape, social shunning and ostracism, etc.: Historically witch hunts were an embodiment of the misogyny of the time.
the underlying misogyny in slut-shaming;
Historically witch hunts were an embodiment of the misogyny of the time.
ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; sexism.
misogyny
/ mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪ, maɪ- /
noun
hatred of women
Confusables Note
Other Word Forms
- misogynic adjective
- misogynous adjective
- misogynistic adjective
- misogynist noun
- ˈDzԾ noun
- ˌDzˈԾپ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of misogyny1
Example Sentences
She says she often feels a "responsibility to help" as she worries about the increase of social media influencers fuelling misogyny and sexism.
He has also been singled out for the effect he has had in spreading misogyny online among boys and young men by authorities in the UK.
Campaigners have accused Lady Astor of being anti-Semitic, anti-Catholic and a Nazi sympathiser but supporters say she was a victim of misogyny and was "opposed to Nazism".
But it became this iconic book because it speaks to some really dark undercurrents and elements in our world involving misogyny, the oppression of women and fascist desires.
She said the lack of understanding around the condition in women was an example of medical misogyny, with male patients often prescribed longer courses of antibiotics.
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