SELECTIVE AMNESIA
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Selective Amnesia.
Selective Amnesia - as a noun
Amnesia about particular events that is very convenient for the person who cannot remember
Example: "Why do politicians always develop selective amnesia when questioned about their transgressions?"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amnesiablackoutmemory lossHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She claims to have selective amnesia about the events that occurred that night."
"The defendant's selective amnesia regarding his actions made it difficult to determine his intentions."
"The politician conveniently developed selective amnesia when asked about his controversial statements."
"Her selective amnesia prevented her from recalling any information that could be vital to the investigation."
"He conveniently suffered from selective amnesia whenever his responsibilities were questioned."
