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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This modern adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy uses food and family gathering to explore issues like generational trauma, toxic masculinity, and homophobia.
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Libby Smith, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But although transphobia overlaps with homophobia, Charlesworth and Finkel argue that trans backlash is not the primary reason for rising anti-gay sentiment.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Morrissey’s character must confront his own homophobia and transphobia as Cumming forms a friendship with one of his sons, who is closeted.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
For Cormac, an openly gay teacher at a posh Catholic school, his faith is shaken by a violent incident of homophobia.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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Libby Smith, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But although transphobia overlaps with homophobia, Charlesworth and Finkel argue that trans backlash is not the primary reason for rising anti-gay sentiment.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Morrissey’s character must confront his own homophobia and transphobia as Cumming forms a friendship with one of his sons, who is closeted.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
For Cormac, an openly gay teacher at a posh Catholic school, his faith is shaken by a violent incident of homophobia.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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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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