With two respond to drivel
But three is nearly evil
With five display your pride
While six you wish to hide
Inspired by @tyobrien's template
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But three is nearly evil
With five display your pride
While six you wish to hide
Inspired by @tyobrien's template
Assuming only six, the word is
badger.
With two respond to drivel
Ba is a common syllable said by babies, e.g., in "ba-ba." Alternatively, "Ba!" is a very dismissive remark.
But three is nearly evil
Bad is evil to a lesser degree.
With five display your pride
A badge is a mark of honor and worn with pride.
While six you wish to hide
To badger or pester someone could cause them to want to escape by hiding.