Himpathy

//ˈhɪm.pəθ.i// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Inappropriate sympathy given to men or boys, especially those who are guilty of sexual transgressions. uncountable

    "But this isn't because the problem of himpathy is rare. On the contrary -- it's so common that we regard it as business as usual."

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"But this isn't because the problem of himpathy is rare. On the contrary -- it's so common that we regard it as business as usual."

Etymology

Blend of him + sympathy.

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sexual violence

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