Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sophister
Noun
/səˈfɪstər/
Definition
A person who uses clever but misleading arguments.
Examples
- The philosopher criticized the sophister for clouding the truth with convoluted logic.
- During the debate, it became clear that one participant was a sophister, twisting facts to support their claims.
Meaning
Sophister refers to someone skilled in reasoning or argumentation, often to the point of being deceptive.
Synonyms
- Romancer
- Quibbler
- Spouter
- Trickster
