"himpathetic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Blend of him + sympathetic, or of himpathy + sympathetic. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|him|sympathetic}} Blend of him + sympathetic Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} himpathetic
  1. (feminism) Exhibiting or pertaining to himpathy; inappropriately sympathetic to men or boys, especially ones guilty of sexual transgressions. Categories (topical): Feminism, Male Related terms: himpathy, himpathize
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