Narcissism Glossary

making it never-happened, or no big deal

🤏 A defensive repertoire against one's own faults: denying the facts outright (denial), quietly deflating the harm (minimization), or attaching plausible excuses to the wrong (rationalization).

A good-sounding reason often carries the responsibility away.

Often seen in situations like these

The shouting happens — followed by "you can't even let that go?"

When this happens, try this

💡 Skip the debate over intent — briefly record the words and behavior that actually occurred.

Type explanatory concept · Topic Words & behavior · Term Denial, Minimization, and Rationalization · Also known as Denial, Minimization, and Rationalization

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