ad hominem
(ad-ho-mi-nem)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. 1 appealing to personal considerations rather than to fact or reason; 2 attacking an opponent's character rather than answering his argument
Example Sentence
The jury was persuaded by the lawyer's ad hominem arguments.
Synonyms
personal appeal; emotional appeal; appeal to emotion
Antonyms
factual appeal
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