"himpathy" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈhɪm.pəθ.i/
Rhymes: -ɪmpəθi Etymology: Blend of him + sympathy. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|him|sympathy}} Blend of him + sympathy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} himpathy (uncountable)
  1. (feminism) Inappropriate sympathy given to men or boys, especially those who are guilty of sexual transgressions. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Feminism, Male Related terms: himpathetic, himpathize
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