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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It was filled with misogyny, homophobia and glorifications of violence.
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Jon Hochschartner, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
In Henderson’s case, playing the Dahl sister who (accurately enough) perceives homophobia around every corner, there’s a question of elevation.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Tank is addressing homophobia among Black men as rumors swirl about his own sexuality.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Instead, the Jamaica in which Millie Black works has a very dark side that lays bare the country’s homophobia and transphobia, while also exposing the crippling poverty for some that breeds desperation Lawrance rightfully ties to both slavery and colonialism.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
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Jon Hochschartner, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
In Henderson’s case, playing the Dahl sister who (accurately enough) perceives homophobia around every corner, there’s a question of elevation.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Tank is addressing homophobia among Black men as rumors swirl about his own sexuality.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Instead, the Jamaica in which Millie Black works has a very dark side that lays bare the country’s homophobia and transphobia, while also exposing the crippling poverty for some that breeds desperation Lawrance rightfully ties to both slavery and colonialism.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 30 Dec. 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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