Synonyms for misanthropy

Most common

hatred · cynicism · incivism

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Noun

Antonyms

altruism, philanthropy

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   A negative view or hatred of the human race.

Forms

Plural

misanthropies → cynicisms, hatreds, incivisms…

Example sentences

• hatred Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world.
• cynicism Cynicism is just a mean way to tell the truth.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

hatred²

8 letters

cynicism⁴, incivism

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hatred² = 2 syllables).