Machoism vs. Machismo — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Machoism and Machismo
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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
Machismo (; Spanish: [maˈtʃismo]; Portuguese: [maˈʃiʒmu]; from Spanish and Portuguese "macho", male) is the sense of being "manly" and self-reliant, the concept associated with "a strong sense of masculine pride: an exaggerated masculinity". It is associated with "a man's responsibility to provide for, protect, and defend his family".
Machoism
Machismo.
Machismo
Strong or aggressive masculine pride
The exaggerated machismo displayed in the tango
Machoism
A person characterized by or exhibiting machismo.
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Machismo
A strong or exaggerated sense of traditional masculinity placing great value on physical courage, virility, domination of women, and aggressiveness.
Machoism
Machismo; exaggerated masculinity
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).
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
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