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Definition of Gynophobia
1. Noun. A morbid fear of women.
Definition of Gynophobia
1. Noun. Fear or hatred for women. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gynophobia
Literary usage of Gynophobia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Wisconsin Medical Journal by State Medical Society of Wisconsin (1904)
"... fear of man—a generic term—including fear of society, and gynophobia—fear of
women. Monophobia, fear of being alone. ..."
2. The Causation and Treatment of Psychopathic Diseases by Boris Sidis (1916)
"... apparently but faintly present in her conscious memory, has remained active
in her subconscious life. The patient's gynophobia or hatred of women may ..."
3. The Pathology of Emotions: Physiological and Clinical Studies by Charles Féré (1899)
"The painter, Charles Gleyre, was also from infancy subject to gynophobia.
Sometimes it is a particular category of individuals who alone provoke the morbid ..."
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