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straw man
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straw man
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straw man
noun
plural
straw men
straw man
noun
plural
straw men
Learner's definition of STRAW MAN
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US
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a weak or imaginary argument or opponent that is set up to be easily defeated
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called also
(chiefly British)
man of straw
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