empty rhetoric

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

Used to describe speech or writing that has no real meaning or substance, often used to deceive.

rhetoricADJECTIVE + NOUN

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empty

Examples (10)

  • Her speech was just empty rhetoric.
  • The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but empty rhetoric.
  • We are tired of hearing empty rhetoric from those in power.
  • His impassioned plea was dismissed as mere empty rhetoric by the opposition.
  • Such empty rhetoric does little to solve the actual problems.
  • Despite all the empty rhetoric, no real change has occurred.
  • They criticized the government for its reliance on empty rhetoric instead of concrete action.
  • The debate was filled with empty rhetoric, lacking any substantive arguments.
  • Citizens demand action, not just empty rhetoric about future plans.
  • Don't be swayed by their empty rhetoric; look for tangible results.