different between homophobic vs antihomosexual

English

Etymology

From homo (“homosexual”) +? -phobic.

Pronunciation

Adjective

homophobic (comparative more homophobic, superlative most homophobic)

1. Relating to or characteristic of homophobia or homophobes.

   homophobic abuse

Related terms

• homophobe
• homophobia

Translations

Noun

homophobic (plural homophobics)

1. A homophobe.
   • 2007, William D. Gairdner, The War Against the Family

     If you say something negative about homosexuals, you will be labelled an intolerant "homophobic."

   • 2016, Ralph Erber, Maureen Erber, Intimate Relationships: Issues, Theories, and Research, Second Edition

     When placed in a situation that threatens to excite their repressed or latent sexual preferences, homophobics tend to react with panic, anger, and hostility as a means to avert or deny the threat (West, 1977).

English

Etymology

anti- +? homosexual

Adjective

antihomosexual (not comparable)

1. Opposed to homosexuality.

Synonyms

• antigay
• homophobic

Translations

Noun

antihomosexual (plural antihomosexuals)

1. A person who opposes homosexuality.