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Meaning of Gish gallop | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A rhetorical technique in which a dishonest speaker lists a string of falsehoods or misleading items so that their opponent will be unable to counter each one and still be able to make their own counterpoints.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Gishford Gishi Gisler gism gismo gismondine

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