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Invalidation Bias

A bias where one systematically invalidates sources of opposing information—attacking credibility, questioning motives, dismissing expertise—rather than engaging the information itself. Invalidation Bias doesn't need to refute claims; it just needs to discredit the source. If the source can't be trusted, the information doesn't need to be considered.
"He never addressed her arguments—just attacked her credentials, her funding, her personal life. Invalidation Bias: when you can't beat the message, discredit the messenger. The information remains unaddressed, but that's the point. Invalidate first, think never."
by Dumu The Void March 4, 2026
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Dump Invalidation (DI)

A Dump Invalidation or a DI is when you are taking a dump and its so hard and dry that halfway through the painful process, you decide to suck the dump back up your butthole, eat some fruit, try again later, and hope for the best.
Person 1: man i just had to DI. it hurt like 712904 needles entering my butthole.

Person 2: HAHA. better luck next time.

Dump Invalidation (DI)
by mountainbuffalobro March 2, 2011
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invidation

When a guy invites a girl to an event she really wants to go to, ending up in a possible one date scenario that the girl would never say yes to under any other circumstance.
Girl: I just got an invidation from Peter to go to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoff.
Friend: Don't you hate that guy.
Girl: yeah, but they're great seats.
by Muntzzz September 12, 2011
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Invalidator

An invalidator is any person who is, for whatever reason, prone to being jealous and insecure. In order to think well of themselves, they will say and do whatever they can to harm the target of their jealousies and insecurities, and to discredit them in any way they can. This gives them a false sense of self-worth and superiority. They are all about bringing out the worst in others, and they will use any unscrupulous, malicious, or manipulative tactic in order to achieve this end.

The best ways to confront an invalidator may include simply ignoring them, proving their accusations to be false, or to respond to their negativity with kindness or humor.
Invalidator: "Bob is just useless jagoff. He isn't worth keeping around. We need to get rid of him."
Bob: "I believe you are mistaken, sir."
Invalditor: "Who cares? Go away. No one likes you here. You're a scumbag!"
Bob: "Is there a problem?"
Invalidator: "You're an asshole. We all know it. Get out of here. You're not worth it."
Bob: "I think your attitude is completely rude, sir."
Invalidator: "I'm not being rude. I'm just telling it to you like it is. No one else has the heart to tell you this, but you're a useless asshole. Nothing you say matters. You're not likeable. You're not a person. You are nobody. Know this. Believe it harder than anything else."
Bob: "Whatever you say."
by Adam Bestler October 15, 2011
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Invaginations

Having flash backs of a recently viewed va-jay-jay (vagina), then having these flash backs pop up in your mind randomly through out the day.
While I spoke to Jane, I was having invaginations of Kelly and It made me lose my train of thought.
by Childishumor January 24, 2011
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invagination

1. (noun, botanical) A growth process whereby a plant sheath or stem segment grows back on itself, essentially turning itself inside out.

2. (noun, CIA/FBI/NSA) An interrogation process whereby a suspect is bent back on himself or herself, essentially turning them inside out.

3. (noun) An intercourse process whereby a body part or prop (e.g., vibrator, cell phone, TV remote, etc) is placed into the vagina.

4. (cartographical) On Olde Worlde Mappes by Iohn Speede, c. 1626, this term meant "having taken one's leave to abscond to Amazonia". Literally "within a country of vaginas".
1. David Attenborough: "But once the fly trap is fed a piece of meat, time-lapse photography demonstrates a dramatic change in growth. By the third invagination, the Venus fly trap has already offered up two new leaves."

2. John Ashcroft: "But once the Eye-rackie is tied to the rack, time-lapse photography demonstrates a dramatic change in growth. By the third invagination, the Taliban suspect has already offered up three new accomplices. Even better, by the fourth invagination, he was no longer able to speak or make any noise at all. A good day's work for the NSA."

3. HMB: "Dude, your aunt is really starting to freak me out. Last time we made out, she suggested invagination, and I agreed. But she made me wrap a brick in cellophane and stick it up her pussy. You don't pay me enough for this sort of crap. I'm going back to Taco Bell."

4. When the American troops arrived in Hanoi to reinforce the ARVN troops there, they quickly learned the skills to stay alive, including camouflage, mine detection, and most importantly, avoiding the major fighting from the vantage point of an observatory invagination - often in groups.
by HMB February 8, 2004
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patent invalidator

A person who researches prior art of a particular patent with the goal of finding the best combination of references that when combined, suggest the patent is likely not valid.
The patent invalidator and the firm’s patent litigator are working together to fight the patent troll’s claim assertions.
by WordyWillSmith January 18, 2019
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