homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
: discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of homosexuality or gay people compare transphobia
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This underseen British thriller explores heavy topics like homophobia, the cost of revenge, and the complex relationship between attacker and victim.
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Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Some at the meeting earlier this month cited frustration with emergency response times and perceived homophobia among law enforcement while others called for leaders to publicly assure the safety of the city’s LGBTQ community.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
There’s still a lot of homophobia and hatred.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
But the love isn’t fleeting and the character’s acknowledgement of his sexuality isn’t wrapped in trauma and homophobia.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
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Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Some at the meeting earlier this month cited frustration with emergency response times and perceived homophobia among law enforcement while others called for leaders to publicly assure the safety of the city’s LGBTQ community.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
There’s still a lot of homophobia and hatred.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
But the love isn’t fleeting and the character’s acknowledgement of his sexuality isn’t wrapped in trauma and homophobia.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Homophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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homophobia
noun
ho·mo·pho·bia
ˌhō-mə-ˈfō-bē-ə
: irrational fear or dislike of or prejudice against homosexuality or gay people
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