microassault

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form or instance of microaggression involving purposeful discriminatory action, such as a verbal attack or avoidant behaviour.
verb
  1. To engage in the practice of making microassaults.

Word forms

microassault microassaults microassaulting microassaulted

Etymology

From micro- + assault.

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