spurious argument

Frequency: 6.87.2 per million words

a line of reasoning that is not valid or sound

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Examples (10)

  • The politician dismissed the claims as a spurious argument designed to mislead voters.
  • Her entire case was built upon a spurious argument that lacked factual basis.
  • Don't be swayed by such a spurious argument; it has no logical foundation.
  • He tried to defend his position with a rather spurious argument.
  • Critics quickly exposed the spurious argument presented in the report.
  • They recognized it as a spurious argument intended to divert attention.
  • Advanced students learn to identify a spurious argument in academic texts.
  • The debate was filled with one spurious argument after another.
  • Presenting a spurious argument will only weaken your credibility.
  • We must challenge every spurious argument that undermines scientific consensus.