Anechosis

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Anechosis

n.
a state of exhaustion with continually being told what you want to hear, whether by marketers pandering to you or acquaintances afraid of causing offense; the longing for someone to have the heart to finally call you out on your bullshit, challenge your long-held assumptions, and push you to become a better person—which would be a far deeper kindness than trying to live and let live.

From an-, against + echoes. Pronounced “an-uh-koh-sis.”

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Holiette

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Wytai

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Kenaway

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Anechosis

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Lockheartedness

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Aftergloom

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Tillid

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Xeno

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Fawtle

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Punt Kick

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Spinning Playback Head

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Blinkback

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Desanté

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