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misogino

/miˈzɔ.dʒi.no/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

misogynistic, misogynist

  • showing or characterized by hatred, mistrust, or prejudice against women

In a sentence

Quel programma televisivo è stato criticato per battute apertamente misogine.

That television program was criticized for openly misogynistic jokes.

Non tollero commenti misogini nel nostro gruppo di lavoro.

I do not tolerate misogynistic comments in our working group.

Credi davvero che il suo comportamento sia dettato da idee misogine?

Do you really think his behavior is driven by misogynistic ideas?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
misoginomasculine · singular
misoginafeminine · singular
misoginimasculine · plural
misoginefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Can also function as a masculine noun ('un misogino') meaning a misogynist.
  • Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: mi-SÒ-gi-no.

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