misogyny
noun/mɪˈsɑdʒɪni/
Frequency rank: #10,634 most common English word
Meaning
A strong prejudice or hatred directed toward women.
Example sentence
The comedian's jokes were filled with misogyny, making many audience members uncomfortable.
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