adj

homophobic

HOH-muh-foh-bihk

adj

Showing prejudice or hostility toward gay people.

"The team was fined after fans chanted homophobic abuse at the match."

"She called out the joke as homophobic in front of the whole office."

How to Use Homophobic

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In plain EnglishDescribes language, behavior, or attitudes that are prejudiced against gay people.

Common pairings

homophobic slur homophobic abuse homophobic bullying

more homophobic comparative, homophobics plural, most homophobic superlative

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The team was fined after fans chanted _____ abuse at the match.

From homo- ("same") + -phobic ("fearing/hating"), the adjective form of homophobia.

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