exploiting a person's death for a self-serving purpose, such as propagating a political agenda, raising money, or garnering attention and social capital.
Nikki: I know Lily just died, and I barely knew her, but she was a part of #PoliticalMovement
Max: Quit fucking gravestanding, Nikki, the body isn't even cold yet.
Max: Quit fucking gravestanding, Nikki, the body isn't even cold yet.
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