Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Strawman.
Strawman - as a noun
A person used as a cover for some questionable activity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bird-scarerscarecrow16scarer8straw manExample Sentences
"In a debate, a strawman is an argument that misrepresents the opposing side's position."
"The politician's speech was full of strawman fallacies, making it difficult to take his arguments seriously."
"Creating a strawman is a common tactic used in political campaigns to discredit opponents."
"During the trial, the defense attorney built a strawman argument to create doubt in the jury's minds."
"The author's book is filled with strawman characters who represent exaggerated versions of real people."
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Is STRAWMAN a valid Scrabble word?
No, strawman is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is STRAWMAN a valid Words With Friends word?
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Is STRAWMAN a valid WordFeud word?
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