Definition of Sophistry
a reason or argument that sounds correct but is actually false
Examples of Sophistry in a sentence
Although the cult leader knew he was being dishonest with his group members, he hoped they would believe his sophistry. 🔊
Surprisingly, many debates are won by individuals who make use of sophistry to convince others they know something they do not. 🔊
During the debate, Senator Johnson accused his opponent of trying to win votes by using sophistry to convince the public of his impossible claims. 🔊
While the claim in the weight-loss ad sounds real, it is actually sophistry from a marketing department that hopes to sell a product at any cost. 🔊
John tried to use sophistry to hide his illegal actions from the tax agency. 🔊
Because Mrs. Wilson knew Hank could not get a perfect score on the test, she did not believe his attempt to lie with sophistry. 🔊
Since the jury was turned off by the defendant’s attempt to deceive them with sophistry, they found him guilty on all charges. 🔊
The salesman used sophistry to convince the older couple to buy the more expensive vehicle. 🔊
Even though I am an adult now, my mother can still tell when I am trying to fool her with sophistry. 🔊
After the school learned the scientist’s theory was nothing but sophistry, it cancelled the research grant. 🔊
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