Definition and Synonyms for Misanthropy

Definition of Misanthropy

1. Hatred of mankind Noun
2. A disposition to dislike and mistrust other people Noun

Semanticaly linked words with "misanthropy"

Hyponims for word "misanthropy"

Lexical Analysis for "misanthropy"

misanthropist
Noun
derivation
2
1. someone who dislikes people in general
2. someone who dislikes people in general
misanthropic
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
2. hating mankind in general
misanthropical
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
2. hating mankind in general

Words Rhyme with misanthropy

Etymology for misanthropy

has derived form -anthropy
etymologically related misanthropic
etymologically related misanthropist
etymological origin of μισάνθρωπος
is derived from misanthrope
is derived from misanthropic
is derived from misanthropies
is derived from misanthropist