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Choose an expression similar in meaning to the underlined word: A misanthrope is a person who

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. dislikes women
  2. dislikes other people
  3. dislikes children
  4. dislikes Nature

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: dislikes other people

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) dislikes other people šŸ“š Explanation: A 'misanthrope' is a person who has a general dislike or distrust of human beings and often avoids human society. The word is formed from the Greek roots for 'hate' and 'man'. It is the direct opposite of a philanthropist, who actively loves and seeks to help humanity. This term describes a person's negative social attitude toward others.