Definitions

1. noun

a person who uses or is accused of using sophistry, or who is overly skilled in argumentation but lacking in sincerity or honesty.

“The politician was accused of being a sophister by his opponent, who claimed he was using rhetoric to deceive the public.”

2. verb

to use or engage in sophistry, especially in a way that is considered deceitful or insincere.

“The lawyer was accused of sophistering the jury with overly complex arguments.”