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machismo Synonyms

Another word for machismo

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• noun (Context 1)

A strong or exaggerated sense of masculine pride; an attitude that values assertiveness, dominance, and traditional male toughness.

Usage Example

"The film critiques the culture of macho that discourages men from expressing vulnerability."

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macho
Strong
masculinity
manliness
virility
bravado

Opposites of machismo

The opposite of machismo shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

effeminacy
femininity
timidity
meekness
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• Nearby Words

machinery
machining
machinist
machismo
macho
machoism
macintosh

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Machismo. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/machismo
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