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Give one word substitution for the following: A hater of women.
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Give one word substitution for the following:
A hater of women.

A.

Misanthrope

B.

Misogynist

C.

Mercenary

D.

Philanthropist

Correct option is B


Solution: Correct Answer: (b) Misogynist
A misogynist is a person who hates or strongly dislikes women. The term comes from two Greek words — “misos” meaning hatred and “gyne” meaning woman.
Information Booster:
→The opposite of misogynist is misandrist, meaning a hater of men.
→A person who hates humanity in general is called a misanthrope.
→The feeling or attitude of hatred towards women is called misogyny.
Additional Knowledge:
In literature and psychology, misogyny often appears as a social attitude or character trait reflecting gender bias. Famous discussions on misogyny can be found in works like Shakespeare’s plays and modern feminist studies.

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