STRAW MAN Synonyms
There are 8 synonyms of the phrase
straw man.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase straw man. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase straw man. (close relations)
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Definition of STRAW MAN
Definition of STRAW MAN
Best Alternative Words for STRAW MAN
Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
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1 | strawman | nounn | ||||
2 | bird-scarer | nounn | ||||
3 | figurehead | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
4 | front | verb, nounv, n | ||||
5 | scarecrow | nounn | ||||
6 | scarer | nounn | ||||
7 | front man | nounn | ||||
8 | nominal head | noun, adjectiven, adj |
Best Hypernyms For STRAW MAN
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
straw man, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
beguiler
cheat
cheater
deceiver
effigy
image
simulacrum
slicker
trickster
Phrases (1)
specious argument