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sophistry

sophistrynoun

sophistries

Translations

The politician's argument was dismissed as mere sophistry.

Аргумент политика был отвергнут как простая софистика.

Definitions

The use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.

The politician's speech was full of sophistry, designed to mislead the public.

A method of argument that is seemingly plausible though actually invalid and misleading.

The lawyer's sophistry was evident when he twisted the facts to suit his client's case.

Synonyms

misleading argument

specious reasoning