homophobe

American  

[hoh-muh-fohb] / ˈhoʊ məˌfoʊb /

noun

• homophobes
  plural

1. a person who hates, fears, or scorns gay people or gay sexual orientation.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• homophobes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of homophobe

First recorded in 1970–75; homo(sexual) + -phobe

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

homophobe homophobes

Accusations that Nash was an antisemite, adulterer and homophobe began to appear in reviews, gossip sites and news articles, prompting him to appear on “60 Minutes” to refute the claims.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2025

Once someone is labeled a racist, a rapist or a homophobe, it’s over — without due process.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2022

Anna Koterlnikova, who had changed her profile pic to a rainbow flag, commented: "Sorry! I'm straight and Russian but I'm not a homophobe!"

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2015

She is starting to say that I am a homophobe, which I am not.

From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2015

I remember being at Warped Tour and seeing a lot of macho guys and saying: “If you’re a homophobe, if you’re a racist or sexist, please don’t watch us. There’s no point.”

From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2014

I was curious to hear from gay Catholics who are siding with Gomez and honest-to-goodness homophobes on an issue — drag — that’s such a big part of queer culture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2023

“Of course there will always be homophobes on the outside. But I hope gay players come out soon because it would have an enormous impact on society.”

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2022

“It gives homophobes an excuse and a political support,” Ms. Crocini said.

From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2022

Keeping a healthy distance from outspoken homophobes is simple self-protection.

From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2020

And I don’t mean to say the world is filled with racists or sexists or homophobes.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King