misogynist

/mɪsɒɡˈnɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who dislikes, despises, or is prejudiced against women.

“The feminist group protested against the misogynist views expressed by the politician.”

2. noun

A person who holds a particular dislike for women, often manifesting itself in discriminatory or hateful behavior.

“The misogynist behavior in the workplace led to a complaint filed with HR.”

3. adjective

Characterized by or showing a dislike or prejudice against women.

“The misogynist attitudes prevalent in the 19th century led to women’s suffrage movements.”

4. verb

To express or show a dislike or prejudice against women.

“He misogynized women by making sexist comments in the meeting.”

Synonyms

  • chauvinist
  • sexist

Antonyms

  • egalitarian
  • feminist