strawman

[US]/ˈstrɔːmən/
[UK]/ˈstrɔːˌmæn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person or entity used as a cover or decoy; a weak or misrepresented argument used to refute an opposing viewpoint
Word Forms
Pluralstrawmen

Phrases & Collocations

strawman argument

strawman proposal

strawman tactic

strawman model

strawman position

strawman defense

strawman fallacy

strawman case

strawman argumentation

strawman analysis

Example Sentences

he created a strawman argument to misrepresent her position.

the debate was unproductive because they kept attacking strawman claims.

she pointed out the strawman fallacy in his reasoning.

using a strawman distracts from the real issues at hand.

the politician relied on strawman tactics during the campaign.

it's easy to defeat a strawman, but that doesn't prove your point.

critics accused him of using a strawman to simplify complex arguments.

the article highlighted the dangers of strawman arguments in discussions.

in philosophy, a strawman is often used to challenge weak arguments.

he dismissed her concerns by creating a strawman version of her argument.

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