Sophist

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑfɪst/

Sophist (noun)

  1. A person who uses clever words to trick others or to make weak ideas seem strong.
  2. In ancient Greece, a teacher who taught skills for arguing and reasoning, often for payment.

Examples

  • The sophist fooled everyone with clever lies.
  • A sophist can sound smart but still be dishonest.