appeal to force
/əˌpiːl tuː ˈfɔːrs/
using threats instead of arguments
appeal to force in a sentence
“Agree with me or face the consequences.”
Origin of appeal to force
Latin argumentum ad baculum (argument to the stick)
Related Words
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using sympathy to substitute for evidence
appeal to flattery
using compliments to manipulate agreement
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preemptively discrediting an opponent
tone policing
dismissing an argument based on how it's expressed
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persistently demanding evidence in bad faith
bandwagon
arguing something is true because many people believe it