DEFINITION: v. To unintentionally encourage bad behavior by responding to it in a manner that incites even worse behavior. n. A response designed to stop bad behavior, which paradoxically produces more of it.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Habetual: /ha bet ual/ Joanie nagged at Chachi when he drove, which drove him insane. She failed to under stand that her habetual commentary on his poor driving habits made him a worse driver. It would have probably worked better if she had actually had a driving license of her own before passing such critiques on his driving skills… Etymology: Habitual (commonly used or practiced; usual) & Abet (assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing) Created by: Nosila.
Fortidefy: /fôrtədifī/ Joanne knows all about the concept of reverse psychology. It is easy for her to get her children and husband to do what she wants by getting them to fortidefy her nagging. Etymology: fortify (strengthen or invigorate) + defy (openly resist or refuse to obey) Created by: artr2.
Crazydriver: // Etymology: Created by: Andrew98.
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