About The Word Straw man

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Straw man

Straw man Meaning & Definition
Straw man Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Straw man?

[n] a weak argument set up to be easily refuted
[n] a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

Synonyms | Synonyms for Straw man: figurehead | front | front man | nominal head

Related Terms | Find terms related to Straw man:

See Also | beguiler | cheat | cheater | deceiver | slicker | specious argument | trickster

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