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queer vs homophile

homophile vs queer

queer and homophile both are nouns.

queer and homophile both are adjectives.

queer is a verb but homophile is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
queer Yes Yes Yes No
homophile Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, queer and homophile are synonyms defined as:
  • queer and homophile: homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
Other synonyms of queer include gay.
As nouns, homophile is a hypernym of queer; that is, homophile is a word with a broader meaning than queer:
  • queer: offensive term for a homosexual man
  • homophile: someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
Other hypernyms of queer include gay, homo, homosexual.
queer (noun) homophile (noun)
offensive term for a homosexual man someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
queer (adjective) homophile (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
queer (verb) homophile (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Difference between queer and homophile

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