Meaning of slanter | Babel Free

Definitions

A term or turn of phrase, such as a euphemism, that puts a positive or negative slant on something.

Examples

“Slanters turn⟳ off those you want⟳ to convince⟳ — it's like⟳ preaching to the converted. Worse, though they may work⟳ for the moment, they don't stick⟳. Without reinforcement, the other person will remember⟳ only the joke or jibe.”

“Downplayers, like⟳ weaselers, innuendo, loaded questions, and other slanters, can be used intentionally to make⟳ something less significant or worthy than it is. In other situations their use⟳ adds spark and perhaps a bit of humor […]”

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