homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
: discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of homosexuality or gay people compare transphobia
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This bill prevents the government from denying a prospective adoptive or foster parent application on the basis of homophobia or transphobia.
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Trans Formations Project, Them, 17 Jan. 2025
Evie’s wife, Pippa, newer to the family, is more astounded than appalled by the ambient homophobia.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The intersecting vulnerabilities that affect these men—including homophobia, stigma, poverty, and unequal access to healthcare—remain inadequately addressed by many local and state health officials.
—Melissa Bronstein, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Roman’s survivor’s guilt over his brother’s death is due in part to his homophobia toward Rocky.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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Trans Formations Project, Them, 17 Jan. 2025
Evie’s wife, Pippa, newer to the family, is more astounded than appalled by the ambient homophobia.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The intersecting vulnerabilities that affect these men—including homophobia, stigma, poverty, and unequal access to healthcare—remain inadequately addressed by many local and state health officials.
—Melissa Bronstein, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Roman’s survivor’s guilt over his brother’s death is due in part to his homophobia toward Rocky.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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