anti-woman

adjective

an·​ti-wom·​an
ˌan-tē-ˈwu̇-mən,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-woman (audio)
 especially Southern  -ˈwō-,
 or  -ˈwə-
: characterized by or expressing hostility or discrimination toward women
anti-woman lyrics
anti-woman sentiments

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The pair has assembled more than 30 artists, most from or connected to the South–where reproductive rights have suffered their greatest assault–most representing marginalized communities–those most at risk from the politicians’ and judges’ anti-woman cruelties. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 But there is also a more sinister kind of female impersonation, one that serves to advance the anti-woman ideology ... Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 16 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-woman was in 1841

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“Anti-woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-woman. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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