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misogynistic

adjectiveformal/mizuˈʒinu/medium

mi·só·gi·no

Definition

Feeling or showing hatred, contempt, or prejudice against women.
His remarks were widely condemned as misogynistic.
The film criticizes the misogynistic culture of certain institutions.
Common collocations
misogynistic behaviormisogynistic speechmisogynistic attitude

Etymology

Do grego 'misogýnēs', através do latim 'misogynus' (que odeia mulheres).

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