transphobic
adjective
trans·pho·bic
ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-bik 
ˌtranz-
: having or showing discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of transgender people
If you go out of your way to intentionally misgender someone, however, that is transphobic.—
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The author — who first came under fire in 2020 for making remarks widely condemned as transphobic — has denied being transphobic, defending her views as pro-feminist.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Some users in the comments expressed disapproval of Rowling's visit due to previous comments that many deemed to be transphobic.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
In recent weeks, both Republican and Democratic state officeholders have distanced themselves from a Republican candidate who has repeatedly made extreme homophobic and transphobic statements.
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Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The Silence of the Lambs Ray talks about tucking and dancing naked in front of the mirror like Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs, and that’s not nearly the most transphobic joke in the movie.
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Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Navratilova has been called homophobic, transphobic, bigoted and worse for her position on women’s sports.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
In an interview with Variety, the Scary Movie star said despite criticism Chappelle has received over transphobic material in his comedy shows, which even led to a walkout by Netflix employees, the two remain close.
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
Travis Scott and Elliot Page, who play undisclosed roles, have also faced racist transphobic remarks, respectively.
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Selome Hailu,
Variety,
21 May 2026
Full of transphobic and misogynistic bars, the streamer’s new song is the sound of the manosphere.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Some users in the comments expressed disapproval of Rowling's visit due to previous comments that many deemed to be transphobic.
—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
In recent weeks, both Republican and Democratic state officeholders have distanced themselves from a Republican candidate who has repeatedly made extreme homophobic and transphobic statements.
—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The Silence of the Lambs Ray talks about tucking and dancing naked in front of the mirror like Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs, and that’s not nearly the most transphobic joke in the movie.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Navratilova has been called homophobic, transphobic, bigoted and worse for her position on women’s sports.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
In an interview with Variety, the Scary Movie star said despite criticism Chappelle has received over transphobic material in his comedy shows, which even led to a walkout by Netflix employees, the two remain close.
—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
Travis Scott and Elliot Page, who play undisclosed roles, have also faced racist transphobic remarks, respectively.
—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
21 May 2026
Full of transphobic and misogynistic bars, the streamer’s new song is the sound of the manosphere.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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“Transphobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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