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Accismus

Accismus is a feigned refusal of something earnestly desired.

Examples
• (behaviour) Britannica cites Oliver Cromwell's refusal of the crown of England as an example of accismus. • (behaviour) ''Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia Of Literature cites the dismissal of the grapes by the fox in The Fox and the Grapes'' as an example. • When receiving gifts or honours, accismus is used to demonstrate modesty: "I am not worthy of the honor." • (ironic utterance) "I couldn't possibly accept such charity from you." ==See also==
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