machismo
noun
- ideology based on the idea that men dominate women, that men should behave with virility, and women not
- a strong or exaggerated sense of traditional masculinity placing great value on physical courage, virility, domination of women, and aggressiveness
- an exaggerated interest or devotion to something, often accompanied by a sense of superiority
- an exaggerated or exhilarating sense of power or strength