Synonyms for sophistry

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sof-uh-stree

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɒf ə stri

Définition of sophistry

Origin : "specious but fallacious reasoning," mid-14c., from Old French sophistrie (Modern French sophisterie), from Medieval Latin sophistria, from Latin sophista, sophistes (see sophist). "Sophistry applies to reasoning as sophism to a single argument" [Century Dictionary].

noun sophism
noun deception

Example sentences :

Commit it then to the flames: for it can contain nothing but sophistry and illusion.
Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

The reasoning may be plausible, but it is no better than sophistry.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

The sophistry of human nature is far more subtle than the deceit of any one man.
Extract from : « Gorgias » by Plato

There is the sophistry of law, the sophistry of medicine, the sophistry of politics, the sophistry of theology.
Extract from : « Gorgias » by Plato

Also there is a touch of irony in them, which takes them out of the category of sophistry.
Extract from : « Apology » by Plato

Still, Greta's nervousness increased; no reason, no sophistry could allay it.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

For a moment he was at a loss; then he had recourse to sophistry.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

The sophistry of thinking him 'no worse than his set' will serve no longer.
Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

It was only feasible by veritable dancing on the tight-rope of sophistry.
Extract from : « Erasmus and the Age of Reformation » by Johan Huizinga

All your sophistry fails to make me a partner in your guilt.
Extract from : « Molly Bawn » by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton

Antonyms for sophistry

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