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strawman

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

    noun.person

    Synonyms figurehead front front man nominal head straw man

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted

    noun.communication

    Synonyms straw man

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms bird-scarer scarecrow scarer straw man

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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