homophobe
noun
a person who hates, fears, or scorns gay people or gay sexual orientation.
homophobes
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pluralof homophobe.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He’s careful, however, not to tell a tale that would speak to homophobes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
“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
The band's social justice stance was made abundantly clear in the liner notes for the 1992 compilation Incesticide, which warned sexists, racists and homophobes would not be welcome to sweat in their particular mosh pit.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2021
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
