MISOGYNY

misogyny, misogynism

(noun) hatred of women

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

misogyny (usually uncountable, plural misogynies)

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

Synonyms

• misogynism

Antonyms

• philogyny (love of, or fondness for, women)

• misandry (hatred of men)

Hyponyms

• internalized misogyny

Source: Wiktionary


Mi*sog"y*ny, n. Etym: [Gr. misogynie.]

Definition: Hatred of women. Johnson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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