misogynist
noun
mi·​sog·​y·​nist
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plural misogynists
Definition of misogynist
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person who hates women
It's a portrait of an intellectually demanding man who is intolerant of mediocrity, who wished to acquire knowledge as well as credentials, who is a feminist among misogynists, who is unwilling to accept ideas simply because Freud (or some instructor) said so and who won't shut up and behave.— Carol Tavris These comments attempt to cut much deeper, striking women at what misogynists see as their most valuable characteristics: appearance, sexual purity, sweetness and submissiveness.— Julie DiCaro If it's easier for racists and misogynists to find each other online, it's also easier for people who have experienced racism and misogyny to seek each other out and find validation.— Schuyler Velasco
misogynist
adjectiveDefinition of misogynist (Entry 2 of 2)
: characterized by or expressing misogyny or hatred of women : misogynistic
Despair, alcoholism and suicide were the commoner consequences of time spent with this misogynist womanizer …— Eric Korn Hence the growing unease as we turn to Boccaccio's later works. Why has the man become so poisonously misogynist?— Tim Parks … from the outset the boys' claim on the farm is so relentless and coldly misogynist that no possible kindness offered by Mrs. Cope could disarm their determination to have the whole place for themselves.— Louise Westling
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More Definitions for misogynist
misogynist
noun
English Language Learners Definition of misogynist
: a man who hates women
See the full definition for misogynist in the English Language Learners Dictionary
misogynist
noun
mi·​sog·​y·​nist
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Medical Definition of misogynist
: a person who hates women — compare misandrist
Other Words from misogynist
misogynist
adjective
misogyny
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noun,
plural misogynies
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noun,
plural misogynies
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