sɒfɪsˈtrɪ

Definitions

1. noun

the use of fallacious reasoning, especially with the intention of deceiving or persuading

“The politician’s use of sophistry to justify the tax increase was widely criticized.”

2. noun

a set of arguments or a piece of reasoning that is based on fallacious reasoning

“The professor’s sophistry on the economics of climate change was challenged by the students.”

3. noun

clever but false or misleading language

“The politician’s sophistry on the economy was exposed by the media.”