MISOGYNIST

misogynist, woman hater

(noun) a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

misogynist (plural misogynists)

One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

One who displays prejudice against or looks down upon women.

Synonyms

• misogyne (rare)

• woman hater, woman-hater, womanhater

Antonyms

• philogynist

Adjective

misogynist (comparative more misogynist, superlative most misogynist)

Misogynistic: relating to or exhibiting misogyny.

Source: Wiktionary


Mi*sog"y*nist, n. Etym: [Gr. misogyne.]

Definition: A woman hater. Fuller.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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