Associations to the word «Strawman»

Wiktionary

STRAWMAN, noun. Alternative spelling of straw man

Dictionary definition

STRAWMAN, noun. A person used as a cover for some questionable activity.
STRAWMAN, noun. A weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted.
STRAWMAN, noun. An effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds.

Wise words

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