The belief or action by which long held characteristics of virtue are modified for those more satisfying to the individual or group. Often recognized by individuals that have rejected historic norms or civility and morality for a characteristic that may appear virtuous on the surface but often minimal societal value.
As a virtuvert, Sam believes that people wearing masks is generally good and people should always wear them in public despite the medical authorities indicating they provide little value in a non-pandemic situation.
Related to hyperbole but instead exhibiting irrational behaviors characteristic of deluded, demonic, or disturbed speech. People exhibiting disturbole label individuals or organizations as synonymous to the evilest examples of practices or behaviors from history, given without notable evidence, and used in place of logic to dehumanize and silence dissenting opinions.
Joe saw Jackie at a recent peaceful protest on the passage of a healthcare bill and called her a fascist, exhibiting disturbole in characterizing an individual he disagrees.
An individual who strongly and unfairly demonstrates hate and intolerance to religious (including other) viewpoints.
John has long been an atheist, but when invited to speak at a debate on religion in society, refused saying he had no interest in being in a forum with Christians as he is a religious bigot.
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