An argument that is opposed to another argument.
A literary device in which one acknowledges the merits of an opposing argument.
Favoring neither the supporting nor the opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.
An attempt to persuade someone of something, by giving reasons or evidence for accepting a particular conclusion.
An opposite or contrasting position.
The position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook, or point of view.
An insubstantial concept, idea, endeavor, or argument, particularly one deliberately set up to be weakly supported, so that it can be easily knocked down; especially to impugn the strength of any related thing or idea.
To prove something (a statement, theory, claim, argument) or someone wrong.
Reputation impacting one’s ability to be believed.
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