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misanthrope [ˈmɪzənˌθrəʊp], misanthropist [mɪˈzænθrəpɪst] n
a person who dislikes or distrusts other people or mankind in general [from Greek mīsanthrōpos, from misos hatred + anthrōpos man] misanthropic [ˌmɪzənˈθrɒpɪk], misanthropical adj misanthropically adv misanthropy [mɪˈzænθrəpɪ] n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
misanthrope noun cynic, sceptic, grouch, grump, misanthropist, mankind-hater One myth is that he was a grumbling misanthrope. Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Like a plethoric burning martyr, or a self-consuming misanthrope, once ignited, the whale supplies his own fuel and burns by his own body. All the hate and scorn and love of a deep nature such as the shy man is ever cursed by fester and corrupt within, instead of spending themselves abroad, and sour him into a misanthrope and cynic. Yet I experienced sometimes that the most sweet and tender, the most innocent and encouraging society may be found in any natural object, even for the poor misanthrope and most melancholy man. |
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