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Word of the Day: Accismus

Accismus describes pretending to refuse something desired. This rhetorical tactic involves wanting something, acting uninterested, and having a strategic purpose. It highlights the difference between words and true wants. This behaviour is seen in social settings and public life. It reveals social pretence and calculated humility.

3 Feb 2026 2:34 pm