androphobia

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androphobia

1. an abnormal fear of men.
2. a hatred of males.

See also: Male

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Noun

androphobia - a morbid fear of men

social phobia - any phobia (other than agoraphobia) associated with situations in which you are subject to criticism by others (as fear of eating in public or public speaking etc)

Translations

Androphobie

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What is androphobia? A Fear of heights B Fear of beetles C Fear of dogs D Fear of men 8.

General Knowledge Quiz

But, like Link, I find myself saddened by the level of androphobia that seems rooted in the behavior and conversations of many straight women.

Changing sex, changing mind

We talk about homophobia, but what about gynophobia and androphobia? We need to deal with all three.