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misogyny

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

noun

  1. 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.

  2. ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; sexism.


misogyny

/ mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪ; maɪ- /

noun

  1. hatred of women
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

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  • ³¾¾±ËŒ²õ´Ç²µ²âˈ²Ô¾±²õ³Ù¾±³¦, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of misogyny1

First recorded in 1650–60; New Latin misogynia, from Greek ³¾¾±²õ´Ç²µ²â²Ôí²¹ “hatred of women,†equivalent to miso- + gyn- + -ia noun suffix; miso-, gyn-, -y 3
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of misogyny1

C17: from Greek, from miso- + ²µ³Ü²Ôŧ woman
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She accused Prince Harry of trying to oust her and said she had raised her concerns with the Charity Commission, with a "whistleblower complaint about the bullying, the harassment and the misogyny".

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The Times recently reported that it would include "lessons to counter misogyny and the growing appeal of influencers such as Andrew Tate", in the wake of the discussions about Adolescence.

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Both parents agree that Tate is not to blame for misogyny.

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And what happened next, as the couple fell in love and paraded their relationship on the world stage, would involve elements of misogyny and racism that persist into the present day.

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In remarks prepared for the sentencing hearing, Sarah Jones KC, prosecuting, said the murder was "premeditated" with the defendant's misogyny as a possible motive.

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