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sophists

/sɒfɪsts/ noun · British & US
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What does sophists mean?

noun

A person who uses clever but false arguments, especially in order to deceive or impress others. A person who teaches or writes about subjects such as rhetoric, philosophy, or politics, often in a way that is considered to be overly elaborate or insincere.

Example

"The professor was accused of being a sophist by his critics, who claimed that he was more interested in winning arguments than in seeking the truth."

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