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transphobic

American  
[tranz-fohb-ik, trans-] / trænzˈfoʊb ɪk, træns- /

adjective

  1. having or showing hostility, fear, or contempt toward transgender people.


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Denver Quarterly evidently bars material that lays bare social evils, since “we do not tolerate submissions that contain hate speech, bigotry, discrimination, or racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or ableist language or violence of any kind.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

Ms Kelly said she did not raise the issue at the time as she feared being labelled "transphobic" or being put on the "naughty list".

From BBC Dec. 3, 2025

Weiss’ identity as a lesbian doesn’t negate the harm she has done by amplifying voices hostile to trans people, giving oxygen to transphobic rhetoric and framing bigotry as reasoned dissent.

From Salon Oct. 10, 2025

Even with all the hardships trans kids face in a moment of nationwide transphobic backlash, these are the ones with the best foundations for happy, healthy lives.

From Slate Jan. 31, 2025

Gascón, who has spoken out about the transphobic threats and harassment she receives, also has pushed back against trans and queer critics of “Emilia Pérez.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 23, 2025

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