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dexifying

dexifying is the present participle and gerund of dexify.

Meaning of dexify

Verb

dexify (third-person singular simple present dexifies, present participle dexifying, simple past and past participle dexified)

  1. Defend, explain, and/or justify.
    • This is a common masochistic sabotage that I describe with the acronym "dexify." When individuals defend, explain, or justify, they are unnecessarily supporting the reasons for their decision and giving others the opportunity to rebut their rationale.1986, David Brandt, Don't Stop Now, You're Killing Me: The Sadomasochism Game in Everyday Life and How Not to Play It, Poseidon Press, →ISBN, →OL, page 88

Questions about dexifying

What is dexifying the present participle and gerund of?
Dexifying is the present participle and gerund of dexify.

Words near dexifying in the dictionary

  1. dexie
  2. dexies
  3. dexified
  4. dexifies
  5. dexify
  6. dexifying
  7. dexindoprofen
  8. Dexing
  9. dexiotropal
  10. dexiotropic
  11. dexiotropically

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