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misogynistic

[ mi-soj-uh-nis-tik, mahy‐ ]

/ mɪˌsɒdʒ əˈnɪs tɪk, maɪ‐ /

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adjective

reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, mistrust, or mistreatment of women.

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Nearby words

Sometimes mi·sog·y·nic, mi·sog·y·nous.

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Examples from the Web for misogynistic

The world is changing, and men really could use a movement—just not the misogynistic, conspiracy-minded one they have now.
Men Need A Better Men’s Rights Movement|Nancy Kaffer|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She called him out for his misogynistic remarks and asked why, if the show was satire like everyone said, Ed had no foils.
Canada’s Subversive Sock Puppet: Ed the Sock Isn’t Afraid to Say Anything|Soraya Roberts|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Can misogynistic and baseless tabloid narratives go out of style?
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Got Married and We’re Worried About Jennifer Aniston|Kevin Fallon, Tim Teeman|August 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His father could be temperamental and misogynistic, but the family was never plagued with major money-laundering or sex scandals.
Frank Schaeffer, the Atheist Who Believes in God|Nick Tabor|August 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

So, was Smith suspended—or even fined—for his misogynistic comments?
ESPN: The Worldwide Leader in Pricks|Marlow Stern|July 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
No doubt these sights had confirmed him in his misogynistic broodings.
The Disturbing Charm|Berta Ruck
Captain Puffin was a great cynic in his own misogynistic way.
Miss Mapp|Edward Frederic Benson
These are devoted to love and matrimony, giving rhetorical expression to the misogynistic side of the Novelle.
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Word Origin and History for misogynistic

misogynistic

adj.

1821, from misogynist + -ic.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper