De-empathization

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another but suspending that ability until the participant(s) are seen as worthy of that empathy.
There's an uptick in de-empathization amongst women due to more progressive times.
by J Lekan August 26, 2023
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De-compliment

A term used to discredit a compliment.
Why did you de-compliment my compliment by saying my cooking was good, but not as good as your moms.
by Originalmaker October 03, 2020
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de-thong

Jennifer had a massive wedgie after slouching on the couch, so she reached back and de-thonged herself.
by dinglebutt December 16, 2011
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de-browse

Navigate away from a web page
I had to quickly de-browse sportsnet.ca when my boss walked by.
by RouterGuy September 23, 2013
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de-browse

Navigating away from a web page. ie, as a verb "I de-browsed TSN.ca
I de-browsed tsn.ca
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de-invisibleized

to return from a state of invisibility.
when the guy removed his predator armor he de-invisibleized himself
by usaflax26 July 29, 2011
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de junta

Any rule or practice established by a junta, whether by law or not. Primarily used in contrast with de jure meaning in principle or by law. Related to de facto, meaning in fact or in practice as opposed to being by principle or law.

A de facto practice or situation established by persons having come to power by revolution.

Related words :
junta : revolutionary government in power by force or deception rather than law.

de facto : in fact, whether by law or not.

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de jure : established by principle or law
Is the practice of beating opposition politicians de-jure or de-facto? It is de-junta!

It is the de jure standard that politicians should be able to speak freely. It has become de junta that politicians speaking against the government are assaulted.
by nzgov August 19, 2014
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