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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
- ˈDzԾ, nounadjective
- ˌDzˈԾپ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·Dzy·Ծ ·Dzy·Դdzܲ ·Dzy·Ծt adjective
- ·Dzy·Ծ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of misogyny1
Example Sentences
Social media influencers are fuelling an increase in misogyny and sexism in schools, according to a new poll by a teaching union.
Speaking to The Times, these women addressed the lingering misogyny and ageism in the stand-up comedy industry, but said comedy offered them an outlet for self-discovery at an age where women can become invisible.
Wood also shared a comment by an unnamed user describing the sketch as "sharp and funny" before taking "a screeching turn into 1970s misogyny".
Dr Hope says police match briefings increasingly consider the need for officers and football clubs to be aware of misogyny and violence towards women and girls.
BBC News commissioned a survey of more than 6,000 secondary school teachers in England through the survey tool Teacher Tapp to get a sense of how significant a problem misogyny is in classrooms.
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