fogging
n.— «During the conference, the children were taught how to look confident and use a technique called “fogging” when dealing with name calling, which encourages children to show minimal reaction or agree with the taunts of the bully.» —“Beat the bullies—and bystanders” by Petra Barnby The Advertiser (Lowestoft, United Kingdom) Nov. 24, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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