🌀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

Related Vocabularies

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

Explore More