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33 Covert Narcissist Put-Downs, So Nearly Imperceptible You Just Might Miss Them

33 Covert Narcissist Put-Downs, So Nearly Imperceptible You Just Might Miss Them

When subtle doesn’t mean insignificant

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May 13, 2025
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Covert narcissists are masters of putting you down so subtly, so imperceptibly, that you walk away scratching your head, wondering if their comment was actually a put down.

Before your eyes scroll down the list, consider this. Many of these things could be said out of love. It’s not the statement that’s the problem. I…

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