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Misanthropy Definition & Meaning

misanthropy
noun
  1. hatred of mankind
  2. a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people

"Misanthropy" in song lyrics

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  • "Misanthropy"
    X-Raided — Misanthropy
  • "I call it survival and you call it misanthropy"
    X-Raided — Lord Have Mercy
  • "black dahlia murder elder misanthropy"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does misanthropy mean?
hatred of mankind a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people
What part of speech is misanthropy?
Misanthropy is a noun.
How many definitions does misanthropy have?
Misanthropy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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