Dexify

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Defend, explain, and/or justify.

    "This is a common masochistic sabotage that I describe with the acronym "dexify." When individuals defend, explain, or justify, they are unnecessarily supporting the reasons for their decision and giving others the opportunity to rebut their rationale."

Example

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"This is a common masochistic sabotage that I describe with the acronym "dexify." When individuals defend, explain, or justify, they are unnecessarily supporting the reasons for their decision and giving others the opportunity to rebut their rationale."

Etymology

Blend of defend + explain + justify.

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