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Meaning of gynophobic
The primary meaning of the word "gynophobic" refers to an intense or irrational fear or dislike of women.
Etymology of gynophobic
The word "gynophobic" originates from the Greek words "gunē" meaning woman and "phobos" meaning fear or morbid fear, with the suffix "-ic" added to form an adjective
The term has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe an abnormal or irrational fear of women
Synonyms
misogynistic
sexist
misogynous
anti-female
woman-hating
male-chauvinist
patriarchal
chauvinistic
sexist
discriminatory
prejudiced
biased
anti-woman
feminine-phobic
female-phobic
misogynistical
gynophobic
sexist
androphilic
heterophobic
homophobic
transphobic
biphobic
aphobic
gynephobic
feminophobic
misandrous
man-hating
androgynous
effeminate
emasculate
macho
masculine
misogynous
patriarchic
phallocentric
machismo
male-dominated
masculine
misogynistic
sexist
xenophobic
homophobic
transphobic
biphobic
heterophobic
aphobic
gynephobic
feminophobic
androphilic
heterophilic
gynephilic
misandric
misandrous
misogynic
misogynous
patriarchal
phallocentric
machismo
macho
male-chauvinist
masculine
masculist
misogynistic
sexist
woman-hating
misogynous
gynophobic
misogynistical
sexist
misogynic
misogynous
patriarchic
phallocentric
macho
masculine
machismo
male-dominated
male-chauvinist
masculine
masculist
misogynistic
sexist
Definitions
- Having or showing a fear or dislike of women
- Relating to or characterized by an aversion to women
- Having a phobia of women
Usage Examples
- The gynophobic attitudes prevalent in the society made it difficult for women to participate in public life
- His gynophobic behavior was evident in the way he avoided interacting with female colleagues
- The gynophobic comments made by the politician sparked widespread outrage and criticism
Antonyms
philogynistic
feminist
egalitarian
misogynistic
woman-loving
female-friendly
pro-female
woman-supporting
gynophilic
feministic
womanist
egalitarian
non-sexist
non-discriminatory
unbiased
unprejudiced
pro-woman
woman-empowering
gynocentric
feminine
female-centered
woman-focused
matriarchal
matrilineal
gynocratic
gynecocratic
woman-led
woman-dominated
feminine
feminist
woman-loving
female-friendly
pro-female
woman-supporting
gynophilic
feministic
womanist
egalitarian