BIGOTRY Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word bigotry. (close relations)
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bias | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation • a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric adjective satellite • slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric verb • influence in an unfair way • cause to be biased | ||||||||
chauvinism | nounn | |||||||
noun • fanatical patriotism • activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women | ||||||||
discrimination | nounn | |||||||
noun • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice • the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished | ||||||||
dogmatism | nounn | |||||||
noun • tendency to assert principles as undeniably true | ||||||||
intolerance | nounn | |||||||
noun • impatience with annoyances • unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs | ||||||||
narrow-mindedness | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior | ||||||||
partiality | nounn | |||||||
noun • a predisposition to like something • an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives | ||||||||
prejudice | nounn | |||||||
noun • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation verb • disadvantage by prejudice • influence (somebody's) opinion in advance | ||||||||
racism | nounn | |||||||
noun • the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races • discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race | ||||||||
sectarianism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination | ||||||||
sexism | nounn | |||||||
noun • discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex | ||||||||
xenophobia | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fear of foreigners or strangers |