Meaning of istaphobe | Babel Free
ˈɪstəˌfəʊbDefinitions
A catch-all combination of pejorative terms ending in ist or -phobe (such as racist or homophobe), perceived as being used to silence and discredit opposing viewpoints in discussions of social justice issues.
Examples
“Nowadays saying anything online will get⟳ you called some sort⟳ of istaphobe.”
“Your ignorance & pack⟳ of knowledge of Iowa is astonishing. Can a liberal make⟳ an argument without its fill⟳ in the blank istaphobe insult card to cover⟳ up lack of substance. Read⟳ a book about @SteveKingIA home district available on Amazon”
“So..... either he's agreeing with us, the racist nazi istaphobes, or he wants to set⟳ up breadlines stretching from our border⟳ to all South America.”
“Sadly its all to common that people don’t see⟳ the nuance in the conversation and fall⟳ on the istaphobe tropes. You don’t like⟳ X, its not because its bad it’s because it has “diversity” so your an ist regardless of anything else you do like⟳.”
“OP: "Game is ableist because I can't be bothered to figure⟳ out a way around this issue⟳ even though one is readily available and has been from day one. Change⟳ the game to fit me because you're an -istaphobe if you don't, bigot."”
“Being called a bigot or any type⟳ of istaphobe doesn’t mean⟳ anything anymore.”
“Better to show⟳ than to tell⟳ and gaslight someone as a istaphobe for disagreeing with them.”
“Everything is an "istaphobe" if your brain is as smooth as melted butter. The problem these days is it's hard to tell⟳ who's actually being serious.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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