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misogyny

[ mi-soj-uh-nee, mahy- ]

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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

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Confusables Note

See misandry.

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Derived Forms

miˈsogynist, nounadjective
miˌsogyˈnistic, adjective

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Other Words From

mi·sogy·nic mi·sogy·nous mi·sogy·nistic adjective
mi·sogy·nist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of misogyny¹

First recorded in 1650–60; New Latin misogynia, from Greek misogynía “hatred of women,” equivalent to miso- + gyn- + -ia noun suffix; miso-, gyn-, -y ³

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Word History and Origins

Origin of misogyny¹

C17: from Greek, from miso- + gunē woman

Related Words

sexism

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