Sophistry
noun
The use of clever but false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.
He was skilled in the sophistry of political debate, using misleading arguments to manipulate the audience.
Often appears as...
- fall for sophistry
- deceptive sophistry
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The use of clever but false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.
He was skilled in the sophistry of political debate, using misleading arguments to manipulate the audience.
Often appears as...
- fall for sophistry
- deceptive sophistry
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Sophistry has a negative feeling, suggesting dishonesty or unfair persuasion in an argument.
Despite his calm demeanor, his speech was pure sophistry and lacked any real substance.
Pro Tip 2/3Debate Alert
Be cautious during debates; sophistry can mislead the audience with seemingly logical but false arguments.
He won the debate using sophistry, leaving the truth obscured.
Pro Tip 3/3Manipulation Tool
Sophistry is often a tool to manipulate or confuse people, especially in politics or advertising.
Advertisers sometimes resort to sophistry to exaggerate the benefits of their products.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Sophistry has a negative feeling, suggesting dishonesty or unfair persuasion in an argument.
Despite his calm demeanor, his speech was pure sophistry and lacked any real substance.
Pro Tip 2/3Debate Alert
Be cautious during debates; sophistry can mislead the audience with seemingly logical but false arguments.
He won the debate using sophistry, leaving the truth obscured.
Pro Tip 3/3Manipulation Tool
Sophistry is often a tool to manipulate or confuse people, especially in politics or advertising.
Advertisers sometimes resort to sophistry to exaggerate the benefits of their products.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Sophistry has a negative feeling, suggesting dishonesty or unfair persuasion in an argument.
Despite his calm demeanor, his speech was pure sophistry and lacked any real substance.
Pro Tip 2/3Debate Alert
Be cautious during debates; sophistry can mislead the audience with seemingly logical but false arguments.
He won the debate using sophistry, leaving the truth obscured.
Pro Tip 3/3Manipulation Tool
Sophistry is often a tool to manipulate or confuse people, especially in politics or advertising.
Advertisers sometimes resort to sophistry to exaggerate the benefits of their products.
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Video examples
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 296 PIPE...
afternoon everybody I'm whisper shouting at you in excitement because there for the very first time on Safari live is the new editions is are the new additions to this to the Safari Live Club I was going to say no to the sophistry pride I'm
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Quote examples
John Adams
American President
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
Quote examples
John Adams
American President
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
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