womanthrope

English

Etymology

Blend of woman +‎ misanthrope.

Noun

womanthrope (plural womanthropes)

1. (rare, humorous) Someone who hates women; a misogynist.
   • 1895, Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest […] , [Act II]:

     MISS PRISM: A misanthrope I can understand—a womanthrope, never!

   • 1924, E. F. Benson, David of King's:

     "Crabtree's become a—a womanthrope," said Tommers. "No—a misowench. There's not been a fresh photo of ankles on his chimney-piece for months."

   • 2013, Courtney Milan, The Countess Conspiracy:

     “No,” he told her. “Cheering is entirely beyond my capabilities.”
     “Oh, too bad.” Her tone was sympathetic, but her eyes were mocking. “I see now. You're a womanthrope.”
     He'd never heard the word before, but the meaning was all too clear.