sophistry
/ˈsɔfɪˌstɹi/
the use of clever but false arguments, especially to deceive
sophistry in a sentence
“His sophisticated sophistry almost masked his flawed logic.”
Origin of sophistry
Greek sophistēs wise man, teacher from sophos wise, later acquiring negative connotation
Related Words
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the making of false and defamatory statements about someone
slander
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation
perjury
the offense of willfully telling an untruth after taking an oath
impostor
a person who pretends to be someone else to deceive others
sham
a thing that is not what it is purported to be
facade
an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant reality