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View synonyms for misogynist

misogynist

[ mi-soj-uh-nist, mahy‑ ]

noun

  1. a person who hates, dislikes, or mistrusts women.
  2. a person whose views are shaped by ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; a sexist:

    a renowned playboy and misogynist—a poster child for sexism.

adjective

  1. showing a hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women:

    He faces federal hate crime charges for racist and misogynist rants.

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Other Words From

  • mi·sog·y·nis·tic [mi-soj-, uh, -, nis, -tik, mahy‑] adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of misogynist1

First recorded in 1620–30; misogyny ( def ), -ist ( def )

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