consequate
consequate verb: to respond to (something) with consequences.
Verb
consequate (third-person singular simple present consequates, present participle consequating, simple past and past participle consequated)
- To respond to (something) with consequences.
- Adding personal responsivity (emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) to the therapeutic milieu (1) provides the opportunity to “consequate” problematical in-session behavior using the therapist's personal reactions as the consequence; […]2011, David W. Springer, Allen Rubin, Christopher G. Beevers, Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Adults
- Or the therapist […] could do one of the following: 1. Comment on or inquire about Susan's reaction to George's reaction to the invitation. 2. Comment on or inquire about George's reaction to Susan's reaction to George's reaction to the invitation. […] Although it might be tempting to consequate...2015, Alan S. Gurman, Jay L. Lebow, Douglas K. Snyder, Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Fifth Edition, page 217
Forms of consequate
| third-person singular present | consequates |
|---|---|
| present participle | consequating |
| past participle | consequated |
| past | consequated |
Origin of consequate
consequence + -ate
Questions about consequate
- What does consequate mean?
- Consequate means to respond to (something) with consequences.
- What part of speech is consequate?
- Consequate is a verb.
- What is the past tense of consequate?
- The past tense of consequate is consequated.
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