Synonyms for

Bigotry

Verb / ˈbɪgʌtri: / Another word for bigotry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The intolerance or prejudice of a person who holds blindly and intolerantly to a particular religious, racial, or social belief.

Synonyms & similar words

dogmatism intolerance prejudice bias discrimination narrow-mindedness racism sexism chauvinism xenophobia sectarianism dogmatism partisanship partiality injustice inequity unfairness iniquity unjustness intolerant bigoted

Synonyms by register

Formal

prejudice intolerance chauvinism dogmatism

Informal

narrow-mindedness closed-mindedness prejudice

Literary

illiberality narrowness

Antonyms

tolerance open-mindedness acceptance fairness impartiality understanding liberalism

Common collocations

  • religious bigotry
  • racial bigotry
  • political bigotry
  • blind bigotry
  • crusading bigotry
  • fight bigotry
  • combat bigotry
  • root of bigotry

Word family

noun bigotry
adjective bigoted

Usage note

Bigotry refers to stubborn and complete intolerance of different opinions or beliefs, often with a negative connotation of prejudice. It is typically used in formal contexts when discussing social or political issues.

Example sentences

  1. His bigotry prevented him from accepting people who were different from him.
  2. Bigotry has no place in a modern society.
  3. She was a victim of bigotry because of her race.
  4. He refused to hire her because of his bigotry towards women.
  5. Bigotry is a form of discrimination that should not be tolerated.

Quotes

  • Bigotry dwarfs the soul by shutting out the truth.
  • Bigotry is the disease of ignorance, of morbid minds; enthusiasm of the free and buoyant.
  • The only way to end bigotry is to judge people by their character rather than their color.

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