dexify means defend, explain, and/or justify. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.
Etymology
Blend of defend + explain + justify.
verb
- 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.”