What is another word for misanthropy?
Pronunciation:
[ mɪsˈanθɹəpi], [ mɪsˈanθɹəpi], [ m_ɪ_s_ˈa_n_θ_ɹ_ə_p_i]
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Synonyms for Misanthropy:
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- contempt .
- Reclusion ,
- alienation ,
- aloneness ,
- aloofness ,
- anonymity ,
- apartheid ,
- banishment ,
- captivity ,
- confinement ,
- deportation ,
- detachment ,
- disbarment ,
- ejection ,
- elimination ,
- eradication ,
- exclusion ,
- excommunication ,
- exile ,
- expatriation ,
- extirpation ,
- extradition ,
- isolation ,
- loneliness ,
- ostracism ,
- rejection ,
- removal ,
- seclusion ,
- segregation ,
- separation ,
- solitude ,
- standoffishness ,
- xenophobia .
Other synonyms:
- animosity ,
- antagonism ,
- disgust ,
- dislike ,
- egoism ,
- egotism ,
- enmity ,
- loathing ,
- pride ,
- repulsion ,
- revulsion .
Other relevant words:
- Gynephobia ,
- Incivism ,
- abhorrence ,
- abomination ,
- anger ,
- antipathy ,
- antisociality ,
- aversion ,
- bigotry ,
- bitter pill ,
- demonophobia ,
- despitefulness ,
- detestation ,
- enemy ,
- execration ,
- grudge ,
- hate ,
- hatred ,
- hostility ,
- malevolence ,
- malice ,
- malignity ,
- misandry ,
- misanthrope ,
- misanthropist ,
- misogyny ,
- negrophobia ,
- odium ,
- race hatred ,
- racism ,
- repugnance ,
- resentment ,
- spite ,
- spitefulness ,
- unfriendliness ,
- unpopularity .
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How to use "Misanthropy" in context?
Misanthropy, or the dislike of humankind, is one of the most common varieties of psychopathology. Estimates suggest that 1 in 25 individuals has misanthropic traits and that they are more common in men than women. The condition is often diagnosed in young adulthood, but can also affect individuals at any age. The reasons for misanthropy are not fully understood, but some suggested factors are a lack of empathy, a generalized antipathy towards others, and a general feeling of social isolation.
The term misanthropy has been used for centuries to describe a wide range of feelings and attitudes.
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