misogyny

Sometimes mi·sog·y·nism

[mi-soj-uh-nee, mahy-]

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.

misogyny

/ mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪ, maɪ- /

noun

1. hatred of women

Confusables Note

See misandry.

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogyny¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogyny¹

C17: from Greek, from _miso- + gunē woman

Example Sentences

"I don't complain about it, I don't say it's misogyny or racism or anything like that," Badenoch said.

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UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said tech firms "have the ability and the technical tools to block and delete online misogyny".

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Sullivan was set to appear in a Louis Theroux documentary for Netflix exploring the impact of online misogyny on young boys.

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But the deep vein of misogyny hidden under this benevolently sexist rhetoric was not hard to spot for women willing to see it.

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The MoD said it was addressing what it called inappropriate behaviours by educating recruits about consent, misogyny and harmful online influences.

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Related Words

• sexism