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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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.
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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
Costantini’s astute choice of clips shines a light on the culture at the time in all its sexism and homophobia.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
The show assembles artists whose work has implicitly or explicitly challenged local and global legacies of homophobia and bigotry, offering imaginings of alternative futures as well as celebrations of intimacy, faith, family and joy.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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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
Costantini’s astute choice of clips shines a light on the culture at the time in all its sexism and homophobia.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
The show assembles artists whose work has implicitly or explicitly challenged local and global legacies of homophobia and bigotry, offering imaginings of alternative futures as well as celebrations of intimacy, faith, family and joy.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 24 Feb. 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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