Misandry ( /mɪˈsæ ndri /) is the hatred or dislike of men or boys. Misandry comes from Greek misos (μῖσος, "hatred") and anēr, andros (ἀνήρ, gen. ἀνδρός; "man"). Misandry is the antonym of philandry, the fondness towards men, love, or admiration of them. The term misogyny is the equivalent term for women.Like misogyny, it's a word, and as such it can be used even if the circumstances don't require it.