quoting out of context
/ˌkwoʊtɪŋ ˌaʊt əv ˈkɒntekst/
distorting meaning by removing surrounding context
quoting out of context in a sentence
“He said 'I hate'—but the full quote was 'I hate when people misquote me.'”
Origin of quoting out of context
From taking quotes out of their original context
Related Words
motte and bailey
retreating to a defensible claim when challenged, then advancing again
straw man
misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack
steel man
strengthening an opponent's argument before refuting it
moving the goalposts
changing the criteria for proof after they're met
special pleading
applying standards to others that you exempt yourself from
cherry picking
selecting only evidence that supports your conclusion