Question

Identify the correct word from the given options, which means the following:

One who hates mankind

• A. Philanthropist
• B. Misanthrope
• C. Hater
• D. Rebel

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Misanthrope

Option A; Philanthropist is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others. This is not the word which means the aforesaid and hence this is an incorrect option.

Option B; Misanthrope is a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. This word exactly means what is mentioned above and hence is the correct option.

Option C; Hater is a person who greatly dislikes a specified person or thing and not mankind in particular and hence this not the correct word. Therefore this option is incorrect.

Option D; Rebel is a person who rises in opposition against any established institution. This does not mean the same as the given word and hence this is an incorrect option.