sophist

[US]/ˈsɒfɪst/
[UK]/ˈsɑːfɪst/
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Translation

n.a person who uses fallacious arguments, often with the intention of deceiving; a scholar or philosopher, particularly in ancient Greece
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Phrases & Collocations

sophist argument

sophist reasoning

sophist tactics

sophist logic

sophist claims

sophist style

sophist techniques

sophist philosophy

sophist discourse

sophist perspective

Example Sentences

the sophists of ancient greece were known for their clever arguments.

many consider him a sophist because of his ambiguous reasoning.

she used sophist tactics to win the debate.

the sophist's arguments often confused the audience.

he admired the sophist's ability to persuade others.

in philosophy, being a sophist can lead to misunderstandings.

the sophist claimed that truth is subjective.

her sophist approach to the problem raised many questions.

he felt like a sophist when he twisted the facts.

some believe that modern advertising is a form of sophist rhetoric.

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