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What is the word for a person who uses seemingly complex but invalid arguments?
I believe it starts with an s. It is used in a perjorative way.
Not semantics, but thanks. It's a noun, can be used like "Bob sounds smart, but he's really just a ____"
Not self-aggrandizement, its one word, very specific
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- VolusianLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
Self-aggrandizing Self-aggrandizement
The act or practice of enhancing or exaggerating one's own importance, power, or reputation.
- ?Lv 79 years ago
Why would you want a pejorative term? Surely you realize using such a word demeans you even more than the person you're insulting. Look, people who do that are insecure and afraid. Pity them, don't be miserable towards them. I really doubt you're the only one who sees through their bull shite; just smile, nod and move on.
- 9 years ago
Mixing up the meaning of the question can be done through use of "semantics". Is the arguer merely arguing semantics?
