homophobe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of homophobe
First recorded in 1970–75; homo(sexual) + -phobe
Example Sentences
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Accusations that Nash was an antisemite, adulterer and homophobe began to appear in reviews, gossip sites and news articles, prompting him to appear on “60 Minutes” to refute the claims.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
Once someone is labeled a racist, a rapist or a homophobe, it’s over — without due process.
From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2022
But government ministers have downplayed claims Mr Abbott's past comments show he is a "homophobe" or a "misogynist" - and stressed his experience in negotiating trade deals.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2020
In that early Bleu Bleu bar scene, the script takes great care to assure us that though Jackson is a cowboy, he ain’t no homophobe.
From Slate • Oct. 10, 2018
I remember being at Warped Tour and seeing a lot of macho guys and saying: “If you’re a homophobe, if you’re a racist or sexist, please don’t watch us. There’s no point.”
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2014
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