Verboticism: Deflattion
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.
Deflattion
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: deeflashion
Sentence: His attempt at flattery met with rapid deflattion.
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