homophobe
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of homophobe
First recorded in 1970–75; homo(sexual) + -phobe
Example Sentences
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Being gay doesn’t necessarily make someone a Democrat, he suggested, and supporting the Republican agenda — up to a point — doesn’t automatically mean a person is a homophobe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
Once someone is labeled a racist, a rapist or a homophobe, it’s over — without due process.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2022
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
Anna Koterlnikova, who had changed her profile pic to a rainbow flag, commented: "Sorry! I'm straight and Russian but I'm not a homophobe!"
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2015
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
I was curious to hear from gay Catholics who are siding with Gomez and honest-to-goodness homophobes on an issue — drag — that’s such a big part of queer culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
“Of course there will always be homophobes on the outside. But I hope gay players come out soon because it would have an enormous impact on society.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
“It gives homophobes an excuse and a political support,” Ms. Crocini said.
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2022
Keeping a healthy distance from outspoken homophobes is simple self-protection.
From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2020
And I don’t mean to say the world is filled with racists or sexists or homophobes.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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