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misanthropy

/mɪsˈænθrəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does misanthropy mean?

noun

A disposition to regard people as untrustworthy or evil; a feeling of deep-seated aversion to humanity.

Example

"His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided social gatherings."

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