homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
: discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of homosexuality or gay people compare transphobia
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The bleak, relentlessly sad limited series seeks to humanize the New England Patriots’ tight end as a troubled young man struggling with a history of abuse, internalized homophobia, and athletic institutions that treated his body as a commodity.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2024
As the story unfolded that the murder was related to homophobia and antisemitism, well then the anger in the community ratcheted up.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2024
English Teacher follows Evan Marquez, a gay English teacher in Austin, Texas, navigating the complexities of life in 2024 ranging from homophobia and discrimination to perhaps overly woke students trying to compensate.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Spencer and Fry honeymooned in Honduras, but the trip was unfortunately cut short due to an experience with homophobia.
—Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2024
As the story unfolded that the murder was related to homophobia and antisemitism, well then the anger in the community ratcheted up.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2024
English Teacher follows Evan Marquez, a gay English teacher in Austin, Texas, navigating the complexities of life in 2024 ranging from homophobia and discrimination to perhaps overly woke students trying to compensate.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Spencer and Fry honeymooned in Honduras, but the trip was unfortunately cut short due to an experience with homophobia.
—Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə
: irrational fear or dislike of or prejudice against homosexuality or gay people
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