Sophism

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑfɪsm/

Sophism (noun)

  1. A clever but misleading argument that seems true but is actually false.

Examples

  • A sophism can mislead people into believing incorrect information.
  • A sophism is a false argument that seems true.

Common collocations: identify a sophism, expose a sophism, construct a sophism

Synonyms of Sophism

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Sophism

  • — The opposite of a deceptive argument.
  • — A statement that can be proven true.