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sophism

noun

/ˈsɒfɪzəm/

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

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

fallacy, deception, trickery, misrepresentation

truth, honesty

political sophism, clever sophism, use of sophism

a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

The ability to judge well.

Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.