misogyny

American  

[mi-soj-uh-nee, mahy-] / mɪˈsɒdʒ ə ni, maɪ- /

Sometimes misogynism

noun

1. hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women, manifested in various forms such as physical intimidation and abuse, sexual harassment and rape, social shunning and ostracism, etc.: Historically witch hunts were an embodiment of the misogyny of the time.

   the underlying misogyny in slut-shaming;

   Historically witch hunts were an embodiment of the misogyny of the time.

2. ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; sexism.

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misogyny British  

/ mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪ, maɪ- /

noun

1. hatred of women

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Commonly Confused

See misandry.

Other Word Forms

• misogynic adjective
• misogynist noun
• misogynistic adjective
• misogynous adjective

Etymology

Origin of misogyny

First recorded in 1650–60; New Latin misogynia, from Greek misogynía “hatred of women,” equivalent to miso- + gyn- + -ia noun suffix; miso-, gyn-, -y ³

Example Sentences

Following the conclusion of the tribunal, a spokesperson for the GMC said: "There is no place for antisemitism, sexism or misogyny in medicine, and we will always seek to strike off doctors for such conduct."

From BBC

"Because of this felt attack on freedom of speech, this is really stoking the fires of extreme misogyny that already existed," she said.

From BBC

Teachers will be given training to spot the signs of misogyny and tackle it in the classroom as part of the government's long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade.

From BBC

“I think that merits criticism of her. I don’t think that’s necessarily a reflection of misogyny in that case, if we’re looking at something that potentially needs to be critiqued.”

From Los Angeles Times

They will work with teachers to challenge misogyny and promote healthy relationships.

From BBC

Related Words

• sexism