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sophistry
What does sophistry mean?
sophistry (noun): an argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading, especially one devised deliberately to be so.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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/ˈsɑfɪstɹi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “sophistry” mean?
an offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation
Not quite: that's what ramification means.
the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice
Not quite: that's what exaggeration means.
one who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another; a servile flatterer
Not quite: that's what sycophant means.
an argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading, especially one devised deliberately to be so
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