Definition of homophobia
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals
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Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh; Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego; and Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Ky., all spoke out strongly in support of the LGBT community and against homophobia.
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The exclusion of Destenay from the caption led some critics to accuse the White House of homophobia.
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Migos were previously wrapped up in claims of homophobia after their comments about iLoveMakonnen.
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Some of it could be warped to promote homophobia and intolerance of people who don’t toe the line.
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1969
First Known Use of homophobia
1969
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