machismo

noun

ma·chis·mo mä-ˈchēz-(ˌ)mō

mə-,

-ˈkēz-

-ˈkiz-,

-ˈchiz-

Synonyms of machismo next

: a strong sense of masculine pride : an exaggerated masculinity

athletes displaying their machismo

: an exaggerated or exhilarating sense of power or strength

the administration's machismo in pushing for a new treaty

Examples of machismo in a Sentence

a culture that prizes machismo and has rigid gender roles

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There were also no cultural issues that needed to be dealt with such as religious orthodoxy or a culture of machismo. —

Patricia Fersch, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Venuti, in his afterword, points out that parts of the novel can be read as a critique of Fascist machismo. —

Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 Previously, Grey has said that Swayze dished out pranks and machismo there. —

Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Throughout the movie, all three have compelling musical numbers that add insight into their independent struggles as women in a chaotic country like Mexico that is riddled with narco violence, machismo and corruption. —

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