doublethink
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əlˌθɪŋk noun
the acceptance of two contradictory ideas or beliefs at the same time.
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| —n | |
| deliberate, perverse, or unconscious acceptance or promulgation of conflicting facts, principles, etc | |
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Doublethink
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Example sentences
But worry not, as you are well in the sphere of doublethink.
Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.
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