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misanthropies

noun

plural of misanthropy
as in animosities

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  1. hostilities
  2. allergies
  3. dislikes
Noun
  • Sentiment was buoyed by a fall in crude oil prices, sending stock markets higher, despite continued hostilities in the Middle East.
    — Jenni Reid,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Soviet Union took the islands from Japan in the final days of World War II and the ongoing dispute has prevented the countries from signing a peace treaty formally ending their hostilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hostilities
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  • Key Takeaways Dry eye syndrome can have many causes, including aging, prolonged screen use, allergies, environmental conditions, contact lenses, and problems with the eye’s oil-producing glands.
    — Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Fall brings its own challenges for people with seasonal allergies.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of allergies
Noun
  • The only companies that have to worry about a federal antitrust prosecution at this point are those that Trump fiercely dislikes.
    — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of dislikes
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“Misanthropies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misanthropies. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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