misogynist

/mai'sɔdʤinist/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who hates, dislikes, distrusts, or is prejudiced against women: A misogynist is someone, typically a man, who holds a deep-seated contempt for or ingrained prejudice against women.
Usage
  • The term is used to describe a person whose attitudes and behaviors are characterized by a general hatred or disdain for women.
  • It is a formal and strong label for a specific type of sexist belief system.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • His comments about women in the workplace revealed him to be a complete misogynist.
    • The author was criticized for promoting misogynist views in his latest book.
Advanced Usage
  • "Misogynist" as an adjective: While primarily a noun, it can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe ideas, systems, or actions.
    • We must challenge the misogynist culture that persists in some institutions.
    • The film was accused of having a misogynist undertone.
Variants and Related Words
  • Misogyny (n): The hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women. This is the belief system or attitude itself.
    • The policy was rooted in deep-seated misogyny.
  • Misogynistic (adj): Exhibiting or characterized by misogyny. This is the standard adjective form.
    • He was fired for his misogynistic remarks.
Synonyms
  • Woman-hater: A more direct, informal synonym.
  • Sexist: A broader term for someone who discriminates based on sex, which can include misogyny.
Antonyms
  • Philogynist (n): A person who likes or admires women. (Note: This is a rare, formal word.)
  • Feminist (n): A supporter of women's rights on the grounds of equality of the sexes.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • While there is no specific idiom with the exact word "misogynist," the concept is central to phrases like:
    • "Institutional misogyny": Refers to misogynistic attitudes embedded in the practices and policies of an organization or society.
    • "Internalized misogyny": When women subconsciously adopt sexist beliefs and attitudes about their own gender.
Noun
  1. a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular

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