misogynist

[ mi-soj-uh-nist, mahy‑ ]

noun

1. a person who hates, dislikes, or mistrusts women.
2. a person whose views are shaped by ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against women; a sexist:

   a renowned playboy and misogynist—a poster child for sexism.

adjective

1. showing a hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women:

   He faces federal hate crime charges for racist and misogynist rants.

Other Words From

• mi·sog·y·nis·tic [mi-soj-, uh, -, nis, -tik, mahy‑] adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of misogynist¹

First recorded in 1620–30; misogyny ( def ), -ist ( def )

Example Sentences

We have a real misogynist resurgence with this male candidate who, it's no exaggeration to say, has based his campaign around declaring war on women.

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Instead, they’re filled with irritation at being told that embracing any traditional notions of masculinity and femininity marks them as insecure, infuriated misogynists.

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It's reasonable to fear that the risk is rising, after the election of an openly misogynist president who creates a permission structure for other men to be more domineering.

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They deserve to be led by commanders who are not bigots and misogynists.

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The thumb has long been on the scale for rapists, misogynists and bigots.

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