misogyny
noun
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The (Etymological) Roots of Misogyny
Misogyny may be distinguished from the closely related word sexism, which signifies discrimination based on sex (although it most frequently refers to discrimination against women) and also carries the meaning “behavior, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex.”
Misogyny refers specifically to a hatred of women. The word is formed from the Greek roots misein (“to hate”) and gynē (“woman”). Each of these roots can be found in other English words, both common and obscure. Gynē helped to form gynecologist and androgynous, and misein can be found in such words as misoneism (“a hatred, fear, or intolerance of innovation or change”) and misandry (“a hatred of men”).
Examples of misogyny in a Sentence
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Barstool has long been polarizing, facing accusations of misogyny and racial insensitivity, and legal issues around workplace culture, which could raise questions for advertisers.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Intervention by authorities has Indian moviegoers fuming, who accuse the censors of making moralistic changes while adopting a double standard for Bollywood films, which are often laced with innuendos, misogyny and sensual scenes.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 16 July 2025
And it’s not just being criticized—they are subjected to violent misogyny, unrelenting hate, and in the case of Munn, even death threats.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 13 June 2025
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“Misogyny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misogyny. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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