Misogyny ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Misogyny ( noun )

Hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women, or prejudice against women.

Origin:

From the greek words μῖσος (misos, "hatred") and γυνή (gynē, "woma.n")

Examples:

  1. The misogyny in his speech was palpable, as he repeatedly belittled and demeaned women.
  2. The director's film was criticized for its overt misogyny and the portrayal of women as inferior.
  3. Misogyny is not just an attitude held by a few bad actors, but is a pervasive and systemic problem in our society.
  4. The misogyny in our culture is so ingrained that we often don't even recognize it.
  5. The misogyny in that song's lyrics are unacceptable and it should be removed from the album.

(As a verb)

Misogyny ( verb )

Hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women, or prejudice against women.

Origin:

From the greek words μῖσος (misos, "hatred") and γυνή (gynē, "woma.n")

Examples:

  1. The misogyny in his speech was palpable, as he repeatedly belittled and demeaned women.
  2. The director's film was criticized for its overt misogyny and the portrayal of women as inferior.
  3. Misogyny is not just an attitude held by a few bad actors, but is a pervasive and systemic problem in our society.
  4. The misogyny in our culture is so ingrained that we often don't even recognize it.
  5. The misogyny in that song's lyrics are unacceptable and it should be removed from the album.
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