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microassault

noun

Etymology

From micro- + assault.

  1. derived from ad — “at, towards”
  2. derived from assalio
  3. inherited from assaut
  4. prefixed as microassault — “micro + assault”

Definitions

  1. A form or instance of microaggression involving purposeful discriminatory action, such as…

    A form or instance of microaggression involving purposeful discriminatory action, such as a verbal attack or avoidant behaviour.

  2. To engage in the practice of making microassaults.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA