misanthropy
misanthropy
Definition
mis·an·thropy (mi san′t̸hrə pē, mi zan′-)
noun
hatred or distrust of all people
Etymology: Gr misanthrōpia
misanthropy
Synonyms
misanthropy
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- modern: It is modern misanthropy that diminishes Osmond's soul, not scientific rationalism.
misanthropy Quotes
From the poetry of Lord Byron they drewa system of ethics, compounded of misanthropyand voluptuousness, a system in which the two great commandments were, to hate your neighbour, and to love your neighbour's wife.
Racism? But isn't it onlya form of misanthropy?
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