misogynist
[ mi-soj-uh-nist, mahy‐ ]
/ mɪˈsɒdʒ ə nɪst, maɪ‐ /
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noun
a person who hates, dislikes, or mistrusts women.
a person whose views are shaped by ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; a sexist: a renowned playboy and misogynist—a poster child for sexism.
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OTHER WORDS FROM misogynist
mi·sog·y·nis·tic, adjectiveWords nearby misogynist
misname, misnomer, miso, misocainea, misogamy, misogynist, misogynistic, misogynoir, misogyny, misology, misoneism
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