female version of a male word

[MissB.A.]

If a misogynist is a man who hates women.....what's a woman who hates men called ?

[jackthehat]

Misandrist.............

[Quizmonster]

Misandrist is correct, but it could equally apply to a MAN who hates men; the word is gender-neutral as far as the hater is concerned. The same applies in reverse to misogynist.

[ladyalex]

What about MISANTHROPE, then ?

[Jumbuck]

misogynist / misandrist are each someone of either sex who hates women / men (in that order)

misanthrope is some of either sex who hates people in general

[ladyalex]

That would be me tonight, then.....

[Jumbuck]

that's me all the time, you b******s

[ladyalex]

Glad we got that sorted out.
Wouldn't like there to be any ill-feeling !

[Bapla]

The word that refers to hatred of men is 'misandry', and one who hates men is a 'misandrist'. These words are derived from the Greek roots 'mesein' ("to hate")/'misos' ("hatred") and 'andr' ("man"). It's not restricted to just women who don't like men, though, it's hatred of men in general.

[Bapla]

A woman who hates men is called `Misomasculunist`

[DebsyDoo]

are you of Greek origin Bapla ?

[DebsyDoo]

I know it's not correct - but I'm surprised no-one has suggested 'Lesbian' !!

[Bapla]

NO I`m not DebsyDoo!!!!

[DebsyDoo]

Yeah, I thought as much !

[brionon]

A Lesbian ?

[Barmaid]

pre menstrual