Machoism vs. Machismo
Machoism and Machismo Definitions
Machoism
Characterized or motivated by machismo
"He was a mindless activist, a war lover, who found macho relish in danger and felt driven to prove manhood by confrontation" (Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.).
Machismo
A strong or exaggerated sense of traditional masculinity placing great value on physical courage, virility, domination of women, and aggressiveness.
Machoism
Machismo.
Machismo
An exaggerated interest or devotion to something, often accompanied by a sense of superiority
"People prefer raw-milk cheese for its subtlety and depth of flavor, not out of some kind of foodie machismo" (Corby Kummer).
Machoism
A person characterized by or exhibiting machismo.
Machismo
Exaggerated masculinity
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Machoism
Machismo; exaggerated masculinity
Machismo
A strong, and by some considered exaggerated, sense of manly pride, associated with an attitude that the proper expression of masculinity includes virility, courage, and an entitlement to dominate, especially over women.
Machismo
An exaggerated sense of power entitling one to dominate others; as, the civilian authorities occasionally need to rein in the military's machismo.
Machismo
Exaggerated masculinity
