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Noun: misanthropy  mis'an-thru-pee
  1. Hatred of mankind
    "His misanthropy grew as he became more isolated from society"
     
  2. A disposition to dislike and mistrust other people
    "His misanthropy led him to avoid social gatherings whenever possible"

Derived forms: misanthropies

Type of: hate, hatred, unfriendliness

Encyclopedia: Misanthropy