🌀sophism

noun
/ˈsɒfɪzəm/

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

Example Sentences

The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.

Synonyms

fallacy, deception, trickery, misrepresentation

Antonyms

truth, honesty

Collocations

political sophism, clever sophism, use of sophism

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