transphobia
noun
trans·pho·bia
ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-bē-ə 
ˌtranz-
: discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of transgender people
Homophobia and transphobia are still major issues among LGBTQ youth, who are at higher risk for verbal harassment by classmates …—
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compare homophobia
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After the Bud Light ad campaign ran and online controversy began, Bryan posted on X condemning transphobia.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
How is transmaxxing being used to perpetuate transphobia?
—Quispe López, Them., 19 Sep. 2025
Or perhaps the speaker could recognize that a cousin at the table may be closeted, and take it upon themselves to model how to push back against transphobia.
—Lee Bebout, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
Rowling has been criticized in recent years for her transphobia, as she’s been outspoken on social media against the trans rights movement.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
How is transmaxxing being used to perpetuate transphobia?
—Quispe López, Them., 19 Sep. 2025
Or perhaps the speaker could recognize that a cousin at the table may be closeted, and take it upon themselves to model how to push back against transphobia.
—Lee Bebout, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
Rowling has been criticized in recent years for her transphobia, as she’s been outspoken on social media against the trans rights movement.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for transphobia
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“Transphobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobia. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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