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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
Derived Forms
- miˈsogynist, nounadjective
- miˌsogyˈnistic, adjective
Other Words From
- mi·sogy·nic mi·sogy·nous mi·sogy·nistic adjective
- mi·sogy·nist noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of misogyny1
Example Sentences
Your levels of misogyny are off the scale.
Influencers like Andrew Tate, the self-styled “king of toxic masculinity” who is briefly mentioned in the series, are emblematic of the misogyny rampant on apps like Instagram and TikTok.
A Housewife can throw expert-level shade, but so can Windey, who follows it up by dragging the patriarchy, misogyny and sexism in her popular podcast, “Long Winded.”
That semi-fanciful film was a deadpan spin on the ingrained misogyny that conveniently tags a steely, orphaned 9-year-old village girl as a sorceress.
Prosecutors also said "violent misogyny" promoted by social media influencer Andrew Tate "fuelled" his attacks.
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