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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She’d like allies to be more aware of transmisogynoir — the intersection of anti-Blackness, misogyny, and transphobia.
—Delilah Friedler, Them., 16 Sep. 2025
The Harry Potter author was accused of transphobia by trans rights advocates, but the claim was not properly challenged by BBC presenters, including Radio 4’s Evan Davis.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles refuses to stand for transphobia, especially in sports.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
But while friends and family of the teen mourned her premature death, anti-trans commentators on X turned Fosgate’s last posts into an whirlwind of transphobia — misgendering her, mocking her, and celebrating her family’s loss.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
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Delilah Friedler, Them., 16 Sep. 2025
The Harry Potter author was accused of transphobia by trans rights advocates, but the claim was not properly challenged by BBC presenters, including Radio 4’s Evan Davis.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles refuses to stand for transphobia, especially in sports.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
But while friends and family of the teen mourned her premature death, anti-trans commentators on X turned Fosgate’s last posts into an whirlwind of transphobia — misgendering her, mocking her, and celebrating her family’s loss.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
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“Transphobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobia. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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