homophobe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of homophobe
First recorded in 1970–75; homo(sexual) + -phobe
Example Sentences
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On the one hand, “Femme” makes a lot of effort to humanize its homophobe, played by a stellar MacKay with the defensive swagger of an abused dog.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024
Being gay doesn’t necessarily make someone a Democrat, he suggested, and supporting the Republican agenda — up to a point — doesn’t automatically mean a person is a homophobe.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2023
Once someone is labeled a racist, a rapist or a homophobe, it’s over — without due process.
From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2022
But government ministers have downplayed claims Mr Abbott's past comments show he is a "homophobe" or a "misogynist" - and stressed his experience in negotiating trade deals.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2020
In that early Bleu Bleu bar scene, the script takes great care to assure us that though Jackson is a cowboy, he ain’t no homophobe.
From Slate • Oct. 10, 2018
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