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miso-

(word root) hatred
Examples of words with the root miso-: misogyny
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miso-

or mis-
pref.
Hatred: misogamy.
[Greek mīso-, from mīsein, to hate, and mīsos, hatred.]
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miso-

or before a vowel

mis-

combining form
indicating hatred: misogyny.
[from Greek misos hatred]
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mi•so

(ˈmi soʊ)

n.
a fermented paste of soybeans, salt, and often rice or barley, used esp. to flavor soups and sauces.
[1720–30; < Japanese]

miso-

a combining form meaning “hate,” with the object of hatred specified by the following element: misogamy. Compare mis-2.
[< Greek, comb. form of mīseîn to hate, mîsos hatred]
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