Strawman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Strawman is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of straw man.
Meaning
Alternative spelling of straw man.
Example Sentences
We are also charged with strawmanning Type la. This is 'boomerang misrepresentation' - a disingenuous tactic deployed by writers in an effort to establish the superiority of their own work when all they are really doing is simply repeating
Word Forms
- strawmen
- strawmans
- strawmanning
- strawmanned
Synonyms for strawman
Depending on context, synonyms include scarecrow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scarecrow, straw-hat, sockpuppet, strawhat, straw-bed, scare-head.
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