sophistry
IPA: sʌfˈɪstri
noun
- (uncountable, historical) The actions or arguments of a sophist.
- (uncountable) Plausible yet fallacious argumentations or reasoning.
- (countable) An argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading, especially one devised deliberately to be so; a sophism.
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Examples of "sophistry" in Sentences
- The politician's argument was filled with sophisticated sophistry, but lacked any real substance
- The salesman's clever use of sophistry convinced many customers to buy his products
- Don't fall for their deceptive sophistry, always question and think critically
- The cult leader used sophistry to manipulate and control his followers
- The lawyer's skillful sophistry was able to sway the jury in his client's favor
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