Rex Kerr
Sep 27, 2022

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Did you notice that he used the dictionary definition (complete with screenshot)?

If you're going to argue with a dictionary, it would be more convincing if you did more than just say, "No, you're wrong. I like this definition better."

Dictionaries can be wrong. But you need to explain why (e.g. by referring to a more authoritative source, using Google ngram if applicable, etc.).

(Edit: Marnita does provide a powerful defense of her perspective a few comments in — I encourage any reader to keep digging into the back-and-forth below until you get to it!)

Note: using a racial slur against someone is "antagonism" so meets the definition used. So your concluding point is already refuted by the original post, no extra work needed.

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Rex Kerr
Rex Kerr

Written by Rex Kerr

One who rejoices when everything is made as simple as possible, but no simpler. Sayer of things that may be wrong, but not so bad that they're not even wrong.

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