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DEFINITION: v. To reject a compliment. May indicate low self-esteem, or false modesty, or even a psychopathic aversion to flattery. n. A person who has difficulty accepting praise.

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Compligrate

Top verboticism of the day created by Sarfaraz

Pronunciation: comp...li..grate

Sentence: I felt myself thrown out of the room when my words were compligrated.

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Created by: Sarfaraz.

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Disacclaim: /dis-ac-claim/ Gwen disacclaimed Gary's attempt at showering her with compliments and hid in the ladies room until he gave up and went away. Etymology: disclaim: to deny the validity of; repudiate + acclaim: praise enthusiastically Created by: mrskellyscl.

Flatterebuff: /FLAT-er-e-buff/ Due to self esteem issues impressed upon her as a child and teen, Marjorie had a difficult time accepting any sort of compliment and would generally react with flatterebuff and denials of any special qualities. Etymology: Blend of 'flattery' (excessive and insincere praise) and 'rebuff' ( reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner. Created by: Mustang.

Reflousy: /Ree-Flu-See/ Hey Reflousy, you're looking quite smashing today. No, I'm not. Actually you are. No. Yes. No. Etymology: Refuse + Floozy Created by: idavecook.

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2011-01-11: 09:16:00
Hey Verbotomists, Sorry for the double re-run. Here is a new one for today ~ James

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