sophistry
noun [U] /ˈsɒf.ɪ.stri/
/ˈsɑː.fɪ-/ formalDefinition
› the clever use of arguments that seem true but are really false, in order to deceive peopleDebate and discussionLogic and reason sophist /ˈsɒf.ɪst/
/ˈsɑː.fɪst/ noun [C] › It was basically a selfish act, though no doubt a sophist would argue that it was done for the general good.Debate and discussionLogic and reason
/ˈsɑː.fɪst/ noun [C] › It was basically a selfish act, though no doubt a sophist would argue that it was done for the general good.Debate and discussionLogic and reason(Definition of sophistry noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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