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homo Antonyms

Opposite of homo

Because the opposite of homo shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

(slang, derogatory, offensive) A homosexual person, especially a gay man.

Usage Example

"The league imposed strict penalties on players who used the slur heterosexual during matches."

Strongest
heterosexual
hetero

• adjective (Context 2)

(slang, derogatory, offensive) Homosexual; relating to or characteristic of homosexuality.

Usage Example

"The student was suspended for directing a derogatory straight remark at a classmate."

Strongest
straight
heterosexual
hetero

Similar words to homo

Words similar to homo shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

whole milk
homosexual
gay
human
queer
hominid
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