Verboticism: Sublimhate

'When I said that you're a loser, I meant it as a compliment.'

DEFINITION: v. To exercise power through the strategic use of personal insults, while pretending to offer encouragement. n. A leader who motivates people by insulting them.

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Sublimhate

Created by: mplsbohemian

Pronunciation: SUHB-lihm-hayt

Sentence: Alex, unaware of the powers of sublimhation, couldn't understand why he always felt worse after his boss's "pep talks".

Etymology: subordinate + subliminal + sublimate + hate

Points: 554

Comments: Sublimhate

purpleartichokes - 2007-06-12: 13:19:00
oooo, an irony fisted word!

ErWenn - 2007-06-13: 00:34:00
Excellent word.