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.

Disacclaim

Created by: mrskellyscl

Pronunciation: dis-ac-claim

Sentence: 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

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