Confusion Confounded

This word "schadenfreude" works perfectly for bullies who find joy in hurting others. It is quite a strong word so use it carefully. It's also a word discipline teachers can relate to for some of them do enjoy punishing pupils, don't they? According to the lexicon of adages and m...

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Published inNew Straits times
Main Author Fan Ray Aun
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Kuala Lumpur The New Straits Times Press (M) Berhad 07.02.2009
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Summary:This word "schadenfreude" works perfectly for bullies who find joy in hurting others. It is quite a strong word so use it carefully. It's also a word discipline teachers can relate to for some of them do enjoy punishing pupils, don't they? According to the lexicon of adages and maxims, "All's well for the wise man that succumbs to ipsedixitism." The proverb is, of course, nonexistent... I coined it to state a sample. Although "ipsedixtism" is a great one with which to thrill your friends or confound your foes.