Verboticism: Negivate

'Santa won't come unless you clean up your desk!'

DEFINITION: To inspire and motivate people to do great things, by issuing petty threats.

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Negivate

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: neg/i/vate

Sentence: With the use of browbeating, a loud voice and threats, my boss can negivate any employee.

Etymology: negative + motivate

Points: 830

Comments: Negivate

Jabberwocky - 2007-12-24: 09:56:00
excellent

OZZIEBOB - 2007-12-24: 15:51:00
Good word!