Definition of Misanthropy

1. Noun. Hatred of mankind.

Generic synonyms: Hate, Hatred
Derivative terms: Misanthropic, Misanthropical, Misanthropist

2. Noun. A disposition to dislike and mistrust other people.
Generic synonyms: Unfriendliness
Derivative terms: Misanthropic, Misanthropical, Misanthropist

Definition of Misanthropy

1. n. Hatred of, or dislike to, mankind; -- opposed to philanthropy.

Definition of Misanthropy

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Medical Definition of Misanthropy

1. Aversion to and hatred of human beings. Origin: G. Miseo, to hate, + anthropos, man (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Misanthropy

misaltered
misaltering
misalters
misanalyses
misanalysis
misandries
misandry
misandry
misanthrope
misanthropes
misanthropic
misanthropical
misanthropies
misanthropist
misanthropy (current term)
misanthropy (current term)
misapplication
misapplications
misapplied
misapplies
misapply
misapplying
misappraisal
misappraisals
misapprehend
misapprehended
misapprehending
misapprehends
misapprehension
misappropriate

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