A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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District Judge Fred W. Slaughter of California’s Central District does not fully invalidate UC’s wide-ranging anti-harassment policy, which covers misgendering, sexual abuse and stalking among campus community members.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
She had been accused of misconduct, failures of patient care and misgendering Dr Upton.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2025
“Our policy talks about treating people with respect, and if you are misgendering somebody, that is not respectful.”
From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
You’re worried you’re going to offend somebody by misgendering them completely innocently.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
That’s known as misgendering — using pronouns that don’t match a person’s gender identity.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
