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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)

Best Alternative Words for STRAW MAN

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1strawman
nounn
2bird-scarer
nounn
3figurehead
noun, adjectiven, adj
4front
verb, nounv, n
5scarecrow
nounn
6scarer
nounn
7front man
nounn
8nominal 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

Alternatives for STRAWMAN

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