dexify
Examples
“This is a common masochistic sabotage that I describe⟳ with the acronym "dexify." When individuals defend⟳, explain⟳, or justify⟳, they are unnecessarily supporting the reasons for their decision and giving others the opportunity to rebut their rationale.”
“Powerful people don't dexify (defend⟳, explain⟳, or justify⟳).”
“The reason⟳ for this is that when you ask⟳ "why" questions people feel⟳ defensive and have⟳ a tendency to "dexify" (defend⟳, explain⟳, justify⟳) what they said.”
“We may “dexify” — try⟳ to defend⟳, explain⟳ and justify⟳ — so that the angry person will stop⟳ being angry with us.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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