misanthropy

misanthropy definition - medical

mis·an·thro·py (mĭs-ănˈthrə-pē, mĭz-)

noun
Hatred or mistrust of humankind.

Related Forms:

  • misˌan·thropˈic (mĭsˌən-thrŏpˈĭk) adjective

Related Forms:

  • misˈan·thropeˌ (mĭsˈən-thrōpˌ, mĭzˈ-), mis·anˈthro·pist noun

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