Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Straw Man.
Straw Man - as a noun
A person used as a cover for some questionable activity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"During the debate, he set up a straw man by misrepresenting his opponent's position."
"The politician's argument was based on a straw man fallacy."
"Don't waste your time attacking a straw man; address the real issue."
"Her essay weakened her position by relying on a straw man argument."
"The teacher used a straw man to illustrate logical fallacies to the class."
