(A) Roy-Mooresque: a statement made, or action taken with the intention of deflecting or denying a specific charge that instead ends up validating it. For example, making a statement such as: One of my (friends, colleagues, lawyers, accountants, etc.) is a (member of the group one allegedly hates).” This statement only confirms the inherent bias one has vis-à-vis said group.
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