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Words Related to Opinion and Argument - Argument and Reasoning
Here you will learn some English words related to argument and reasoning such as "support", "talking point", and "unarguably".
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to score points
[phrase]
to gain advantage over others by doing or saying something that receives a positive reaction, especially in an argument
to score off
[verb]
to try to prove that one is more clever than someone else by making witty remarks
signposting
[noun]
the process of showing or understanding how something such as a speech or argument is organized or is going to develop
sophistry
[noun]
the clever use of arguments that seem correct and convincing but are actually false in order to deceive people
special pleading
[noun]
an unfair attempt to persuade someone by only giving them facts that are in line with one's point of view
to split hairs
[phrase]
to highlight insignificant details or small distinctions between two things
summing-up
[noun]
the judge's summary near the end of a trial in court, specifically to remind the jury of the evidence and the main arguments concerning the case
the balance of evidence
[phrase]
the most probable result or answer obtained from the evidence on both sides of an argument
the thrust
[noun]
(of an argument, policy, etc.) the main point that shows the main idea or intention of what someone is saying or doing
to start with
[phrase]
used when stating the first and foremost reason that needs to be mentioned or considered
touche
[interjection]
used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion
underpinning
[noun]
a set of opinions, motives, or ideas that serve as a foundation of an argument, claim, etc.
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