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misogyny

[mi-soj-uh-nee, mahy-] / mɪˈsɒdʒ ə ni, maɪ- /
NOUN
hatred of women
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STRONGEST
misandry philogyny


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Here, Fennell asserts that rape culture is our culture, that patriarchy and misogyny seep through the cracks of every single surface.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

The family of Stacy Hunter has called for immediate action to protect victims of domestic abuse, after plans for a misogyny bill were announced by the Scottish government.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

It’s hard to tell when, exactly, raising legitimate concern about a woman celebrity’s appearance became synonymous with your run-of-the-mill misogyny or bullying.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026

A microbudget director saving the summer box office with a thoughtfully gruesome movie about naivety, misogyny and consequences is an inspiring Oscars meta-narrative.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Hillary was Barack’s opponent, which meant that I wasn’t inclined to feel especially warmly toward her just then, but I couldn’t help but admire her ability to stand up and keep fighting amid the misogyny.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama



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