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.

Perfecshun

Created by: egonschiela

Pronunciation: per-fec-shun

Sentence: When I someone admires my artwork, I sometimes feel embarrassed, and perfecshun compliments.

Etymology: perfect (without fault) + shun (avoid)

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