homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or gay people compare transphobia
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Or the folks who are harmed by casual homophobia or transphobia that rappers are lobbing at one another.
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Bob Mehr, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
The left argued that better integration measures aimed at dismantling Muslim homophobia were necessary to ensure democratic commitment to LGBT rights.
—TIME, 7 May 2024
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Bob Mehr, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
The left argued that better integration measures aimed at dismantling Muslim homophobia were necessary to ensure democratic commitment to LGBT rights.
—TIME, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for homophobia
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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə
: irrational fear or dislike of or prejudice against homosexuality or gay people
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homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or gay people
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