mi·sog·y·nous
| \ mə-ˈsä-jə-nəs
\
\
variants:
or less commonly misogynic \
ˌmi-sə-ˈji-nik
, -ˈgī-
\
, -ˈgī-
\
Definition of misogynous
: characterized by or expressing misogyny or hatred of women : misogynistic
misogynous lyrics/comments Challenging the view that midwives were the victims of an elite, misogynous medical establishment that pushed them out of practice …— Judy Barrett Litoff … the confusing or downright misogynic messages rampant in the music industry …— Harvey Araton
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“Misogynous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misogynous. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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