Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: macho

Synonyms:

Synonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Synonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

A lot of the coverage of narco issues in general has been dominated by male writers and macho narratives.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-11-14/latin-america-drug-cartels-women-are-new-overlords-narcas

“A major effect of junk politics — its ceaseless flood of patriotic, religious, macho and therapeutic fustian — is to pull position after position loose from reasoned foundations,” writer BenjaminDeMott noted (

Source: https://dissidentvoice.org/2023/01/martin-luther-king-day-every-day-is-on/

"A salute is in order for Bigelow, a director who knows how to navigate macho terrain without losing her human compass."

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1171318/critically-panned-war-movies-that-you-should-give-a-chance/

A senior civil servant told the inquiry last week that Downing Street had a "macho" culture during the pandemic and that decision-making was affected by the toxic environment.

Source: https://www.newser.com/story/342429/aide-boris-johnson-suggested-covid-injection-to-prove-a-point.html

As tattoo parlours can often be male-dominated and macho spaces, Chris has tried to create a family-friendly and welcoming environment in the town centre, where people can open up and chat about anything while getting some ink.

Source: https://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/23436600.tattooist-supporting-mental-health-awareness-semi-colon-campaign/?ref=rss

For her as a manager, often of labouring men, that means a more subtle - intelligent even - type of management than was the traditional macho, male way.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8111734/girl-tradie-with-a-pearl-earring/?src=rss

Her social media statement labelled it “an impulsive, macho act, out of place, and with no type of consent on my part.”

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/09/12/rubiales-to-appear-in-court-over-forced-kiss/

In one extraordinary passage, Rocha – belying his genteel image among fellow diplomats – espoused raw macho pride in his achievements after his accomplice said the DGI wanted to know if he was still a “compañero” (comrade).

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/10/ego-and-resentment-what-led-former-us-diplomat-to-spy-for-cuba

In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.”

Source: https://www.justjared.com/2023/09/16/bad-bunny-gael-garcia-bernal-kiss-in-new-cassandro-clip-watch-now/

Jesus was a man, but not some macho chick-pulling dude on a donkey.

Source: https://www.echo.net.au/2023/03/mandy-nolans-soapbox-a-fluid-god/

Journalism can be a macho and lonely craft, especially while so many journalists no longer work in newsrooms surrounded by coworkers.

Source: https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2023/essential-self-care-for-journalists-covering-the-death-of-tyre-nichols/

The Ambulance star flexed his jaw-dropping guns and roared for the crowd, exhibiting a hefty amount of macho angst.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11819339/Jake-Gyllenhaal-RIPPED-slaps-former-UFC-fighter-filming-Roadhouse-remake.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The video starts by debunking the myth that men have always been associated with a rugged, tough, and macho image.

Source: https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2023/04/14/from-butch-to-femme-the-changing-face-of-masculinity/

“We also see that there is a lot of feminisation of women’s footballers and notions of men maybe not feeling they will be seen as macho because they are gay.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/national/23325175.first-openly-lesbian-football-team-europe-launch-new-kit-lgbt-history-month/?ref=rss

We know there’s a lot of B.S. macho posturing in the fight game, but this is just so far below the belt it’s disgusting!

Source: https://perezhilton.com/logan-paul-responds-dillon-danis-trolling-nina-agdal-photos/

While the two may not be household names, their exalted status in the world of action filmmaking confirms that the franchise operates on macho, testosterone-fueled aesthetics.

Source: https://dailycollegian.com/2023/04/john-wick-chapter-4-is-a-suitably-massive-addition-to-the-landmark-action-series/

Yes, to some extent, their exchange is evidence of dumb macho posturing in a Trumpian world, and in all likelihood the fight will never actually happen.

Source: https://slate.com/technology/2023/06/mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-fight-bjj.html?via=rss