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verrit

Unable to let something go.

A place where bad ideas go to die.

Harping on about something that has more personal worth than for the good of society.
I wanted to re-live the argument we had over a year ago so I decided I should Verrit.
by Russianberniebro99 September 7, 2017
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veritaphobic

"Fear of Truth"

1. Displaying hesitation or refusal to admit or recognize that something is true, or to accept the concept of truth itself. Usually born out of fear of offending someone or being held accountable to something constant.

2. Dismissal of the existance of absolutes.

3. Degradation of people who profess something as true or untrue.

4. Being willfully in denial. Gives rise to constant skepticism and doubt of everything.
Girlfriend: "Rob may physically and verbally abuse me, but I deserve it. And he may have cheated on me five times, but he said he'd never do it again. I know that he loves me..." Best Friend: "When are you going to wake up from this veritaphobia and dump him? You've got to realize that he's an asshole!"

Philosopher: "Truth is relative. Reality is whatever you want to make it." Person with common sense: "Stop being such a veritaphobe. Have a little conviction and stand up for something."

Teacher: "Timmy didn't really answer this question correctly, but who am I to judge what is or isn't right. I can't condemn his perspective of things. I might hurt his feelings." Other Teacher: "Are you kidding me? 2+2 does not equal 5, no matter how the boy feels about it! You're being veritaphobic."
by OnMyKneesLayla October 21, 2010
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veritasium

An educational science channel on youtube created by Derek Muller.
The name transforms the word "veritas" (latin word for truth) into an element.
"Veritasium, an element of truth"
That Veritasium video about the Higgs Boson was awesome.
by Hjkgkuh March 29, 2014
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in chino veritas

little known latin term for going without underpants
Carl was know for in chino veritas....
by sheila in the car January 22, 2010
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Verity

She's beautiful. She's the most favorite friend of all. She doesn't get angry. She's funny. She's smart. A friend who you can tell all your problems. A good keeper. The type of girl whom every guy likes. The best person you'll ever met.
Guy1: Man, I love Verity.
Guy2: Everyone loves Verity, man.
by the bad bij February 2, 2020
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Vernita

A woman who is loving and generous person. She is kind and respectful and will keep your darkest secrets. Her love for children, family and friends are surpassed by few others. She is by far the best friend, spouse and mother that anyone could ever know.
Without Vernita my life would be incomplete.
by Ravishing Rhapsody June 18, 2010
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In vino veritas

In vino veritas is a Latin phrase that means "in wine there is truth."

The expression, together with its counterpart in Greek, "Ἐν οἴνῳ ἀλήθεια" (En oinōi alētheia), is found in Erasmus' Adagia, I.vii.17. Pliny the Elder's Naturalis historia contains an early allusion to the phrase. The Greek expression is traced back to a poem by Alcaeus.
Herodotus asserts, and it is likely enough, that if the Persians decided something while drunk, they made a rule to reconsider it when sober. Authors from Herodotus onwards, however, have dared to add that if the Persians made a decision while sober, they made a rule to reconsider it when they were drunk (Histories, book 1, section 133).
The Roman historian Tacitus described how the Germanic peoples always drank while holding councils, as they believed nobody could lie effectively when drunk.
The phrase is often continued as, "In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas", i.e., "In wine there is truth, in water there is health."
The phrase is often continued as, "In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas", i.e., "In wine there is truth, in water there is health."
by KImCobain March 3, 2015
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