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homophile vs queer

queer vs homophile

homophile and queer both are nouns.

homophile and queer both are adjectives.

homophile is not a verb while queer is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
homophile Yes Yes No No
queer Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, homophile and queer are synonyms defined as:
  • homophile and queer: homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
Other synonyms of homophile include gay.
As nouns, queer is a hyponym of homophile; that is, queer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than homophile:
  • homophile: someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
  • queer: offensive term for a homosexual man
Other hyponyms of homophile include closet queen, fag, faggot, fagot, fairy, nance, pansy, poof, poove, pouf, queen, gay woman, lesbian, tribade, gay man, shirtlifter.
homophile (noun) queer (noun)
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex offensive term for a homosexual man
homophile (adjective) queer (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
homophile (verb) queer (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Difference between homophile and queer

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