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Peligrievous

1. The term for when a male chooses to dismiss factual information provided by a woman/a well considered perspective of a woman formed by lived experience/a forward thinking holistic take on an option for progress due to her sex.

2. A males unwillingness to deviate from his patriarchal standpoint even if this would benefit himself and others in the long run due to his perceived relinquishment of power/dominance.

Peli - the Latin for drive, to propel (to push forward)
Grievous - meaning harsh, cruel, painful, stern.

Peligrievous - to push forward with harsh and cruel intentions ultimately causing pain.
You explained to him that continuing down this path would not resolve any conflict and provided him alternative options which would benefit all parties and he still said no and would not provide you with a reason other than that you “don’t know what you’re talking about”?

Well then, he is clearly just being peligrievous.
by Caramelise March 12, 2022
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