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Definition of Straw man
1. Noun. A person used as a cover for some questionable activity.
Exact synonyms: Figurehead, Front, Front Man, Nominal Head, Strawman
Generic synonyms: Beguiler, Cheat, Cheater, Deceiver, Slicker, Trickster
Generic synonyms: Beguiler, Cheat, Cheater, Deceiver, Slicker, Trickster
2. Noun. A weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted.
3. Noun. An effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds.
Exact synonyms: Bird-scarer, Scarecrow, Scarer, Strawman
Generic synonyms: Effigy, Image, Simulacrum
Derivative terms: Scare
Generic synonyms: Effigy, Image, Simulacrum
Derivative terms: Scare
Definition of Straw man
1. Noun. A doll or scarecrow (particularly one stuffed with straw). ¹
2. Noun. 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. ¹
3. Noun. An innocuous person or someone of nominal or lesser importance, as a front man or straw boss. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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