specious argument
Noun
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An argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious (synset 106767867)
subtypes:
- vicious circle - an argument that assumes that which is to be proved
- straw man, strawman - a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted
- special pleading - an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence
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