gay basher
Anti-queer violent person
A gay basher is someone who physically attacks or verbally abuses people perceived to be homosexual.
The term covers both literal violence and aggressive verbal hostility: The gay bashers waited outside the club.
Gay bashing is the corresponding noun for such attacks or rhetoric.
One who strikes first
- assailantOne who attacks another
- aggressorOne who initiates conflict
- thugViolent criminal
- bigotIntolerant, prejudiced person
homophobe · abuser · bully · intimidator · harasser · gang member · extremist · fanatic
Violent offensive act
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
- attackAggressive act against another
- punchStrike with fist
- kickFoot-delivered strike
brutality · physical abuse · battery · hate crime · harassment · intimidation · threats · gang violence
attacker
One who strikes first
bigot · homophobe · abuser · bully · intimidator · harasser · gang member · extremist · fanatic · predator
assault
Violent offensive act
kick · brutality · physical abuse · battery · hate crime · harassment · intimidation · threats · gang violence · mob violence
homophobia
Prejudice against same-sex attraction
- hatredIntense hostile aversion
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
intolerance · animosity · hostility · contempt · ignorance · fear · disgust · malice · narrow-mindedness · close-mindedness
victim
One harmed by another
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
fear · PTSD · memorial · vigil · advocacy · survivor · recovery · psychological harm