misopedia

/,misə'pi:diə/

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A misopedia is a rare psychological condition characterized by an intense dislike of children.

Definition

Noun: - Hatred of children: A strong feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility directed specifically towards children.

Usage

• The word "misopedia" is a formal, psychological, or sociological term. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It describes a specific, deep-seated aversion rather than a temporary annoyance.
• It is typically used in academic, clinical, or descriptive contexts to label an attitude or psychological condition.

Examples

• The sociologist's paper explored the roots of societal misopedia and its effects on family policies.
• His misopedia was so profound that he avoided any neighborhood where children might be playing.
• While many people experience frustration with noisy children, true misopedia is a more severe and persistent condition.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used to analyze characters in literature or film.
  • The villain's misopedia was a key motivator for his cruel schemes against the kingdom's youth.

Variants and Related Words

• Misopedist (noun): A person who hates children.
  • The reclusive writer was often described as a misopedist.

Synonyms

• Hatred of children: The direct descriptive phrase.
• Child aversion: A slightly less intense synonym, focusing on strong dislike rather than hatred.

Antonyms

• Philopedia (noun): Love or fondness for children (a much rarer and more technical term than its counterpart).

Học thuật

Noun

1. hatred of children