Misanthrope
['mɪz(ə)nθrəʊp;mɪs-] or ['mɪsənθrop]
Definition
(n.) A hater of mankind; a misanthropist.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Man-hater.
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Definition
n. a hater of mankind: one who distrusts every one else—also Misan′thropist.—adjs. Misanthrop′ic -al hating or distrusting mankind.—adv. Misanthrop′ically.—ns. Misan′thropos (Shak.) a misanthrope; Misan′thropy hatred or distrust of mankind.
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Examples
- They called you a misanthrope. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- We've had that, replied the misanthrope on the sofa. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Fact, Sir,' said Mr. Weller; 'if they was gen'l'm'n, you'd call 'em misanthropes, but as it is, they only takes to pike-keepin'. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Those quacks and misanthropes who advertise indelible Japan ink should be made to perish along with their wicked discoveries. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
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