transphobia
noun
trans·pho·bia
ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-bē-ə 
ˌtranz-
: irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against transgender people
Homophobia and transphobia are still major issues among LGBTQ youth, who are at higher risk for verbal harassment by classmates …—
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At a panini spot in Old Towne Orange, Daniels quickly disabused me of my low-key transphobia.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
It was controlled in every way — so clearly scripted and produced that certain video clips and sound cues were prepared to slot into specific lines, and so painstakingly milquetoast that the most dangerous overall stance was a bland repetition of transphobia about women’s sports.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 May 2024
In one particularly egregious example, Shaun demonstrated a level of ignorance and transphobia toward a patient that the show seemed to chalk up to his autism.
—Sarah Kurchak, TIME, 23 May 2024
Students and staff explained how the new policy could impact LGBTQ students and their peers at school, where some already experience homophobia and transphobia.
—Ben Terzi, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2024
Or the folks who are harmed by casual homophobia or transphobia that rappers are lobbing at one another.
—Bob Mehr, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
The fallout of that relationship, combined with the ongoing transphobia of both Gotham at large and Joker’s mother in particular, is what leads this woman to turn on society and embrace her true self.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
Rowling is notoriously anti-transgender rights and also recently made news for a spat with U.K. broadcaster India Willoughby, who reported the author to the authorities for alleged transphobia.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
During the meeting’s public comment section, several individuals spoke over Zoom, sharing hateful comments filled with homophobia, transphobia, and antisemitism.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
It was controlled in every way — so clearly scripted and produced that certain video clips and sound cues were prepared to slot into specific lines, and so painstakingly milquetoast that the most dangerous overall stance was a bland repetition of transphobia about women’s sports.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 May 2024
In one particularly egregious example, Shaun demonstrated a level of ignorance and transphobia toward a patient that the show seemed to chalk up to his autism.
—Sarah Kurchak, TIME, 23 May 2024
Students and staff explained how the new policy could impact LGBTQ students and their peers at school, where some already experience homophobia and transphobia.
—Ben Terzi, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2024
Or the folks who are harmed by casual homophobia or transphobia that rappers are lobbing at one another.
—Bob Mehr, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
The fallout of that relationship, combined with the ongoing transphobia of both Gotham at large and Joker’s mother in particular, is what leads this woman to turn on society and embrace her true self.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
Rowling is notoriously anti-transgender rights and also recently made news for a spat with U.K. broadcaster India Willoughby, who reported the author to the authorities for alleged transphobia.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
During the meeting’s public comment section, several individuals spoke over Zoom, sharing hateful comments filled with homophobia, transphobia, and antisemitism.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Transphobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobia. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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