Homophobia

Pronunciation: /ˌhoʊməˈfoʊbiːə/

Homophobia (noun)

  1. An unreasonable fear or dislike of people who are gay or identify as LGBTQ+.

Examples

  • Many people still face homophobia in their communities.
  • Homophobia is a fear or dislike of LGBTQ+ people.

Common collocations: combat homophobia, experience homophobia, overcome homophobia

Synonyms of Homophobia

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Homophobia

  • — Acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals promotes inclusivity.
  • — Tolerance towards diverse sexual orientations is essential.