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microvalidation

antonym of microaggression

A gesture that, though small, nevertheless stands out as an acknowledgement of another's needs, discomfort, insecurity, suspicion, or general humanity

Often used in the context of interaction between members of group of traditionally differing levels of privilege, and thus falling under the rubric of "inclusion" in DEI
He did not get any food until his men had mostly finished, as a microvalidation of the greater energy demands of their chores, as well as an acknowledgement that, being senior, he had the pull to ensure food rations were regularly replenished.

Noticing that some of the girls were being cut off while trying to answer, the professor called on them by name if he had noticed they had initiated an answer earlier.

Even though he looked up the pronunciation of his students' names the night before, he asked if he had the pronunciation right at the first day's class anyway, a microvalidation that opened the door for a student to state a difference preference.

When the boy apologized for stepping on the man's heel, the man turned and nodded as a microvalidation to assure the boy there were no hard feelings.

When assigning the term project to be performed in relation to a parent's place of work, the teacher was careful to mention the mother as a possible choice, as a microvalidation or acknowledgment that the mother's role outside the home could be every bit as instructive and worthwhile to engage with, or that not every student lived with two parents.
by WhatwasIsaying February 16, 2025
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micrononihazordon

a statement through saying them by a whore
my lovely friend is a micrononihazordon
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microphobe

Someone who is aversed to or dislikes individuals who are attracted to microphones.
"i hate microphone lovers"
"dude that's hella microphobic. don't be a microphobe."
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micropaul

Rougly the appropriate amount of flux to use when microsoldering SMD components.
Preheat the board, apply a micropaul of flux around the chip, and using a knife tip, drag a bead of solder over the legs
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microceph

Derogatory term for a person who has an abnormally small head as a result of being born with microcephaly, which can occur either due to infections, malnutrition, or toxin exposure. Microcephaly usually results in intellectual disabilities and speech delay, and some may have epilepsy or abnormal muscle functionality.
Kyle: OMG, how come that person's head is small?
Chris: He's a microceph. His mother contracted zika virus during pregnancy and suffered as a result.
by The Real Driller March 2, 2025
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microplastic

someone who shares an opinion that's so toxic and widespread you wonder how anyone puts up with it
microplastic: "Whenever I hear a story of a woman being abused by her partner, I think she deserved it."
anyone with sense: "STFU you microplastic"
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microwiki

zed zabëlle skye's sex dungeon
did you see microwiki? fucked up as usual
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