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Meaning of whataboutist | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One who uses whataboutism.

Examples

“But for the charge to really stick⟳ they have⟳ three options, none of which whataboutists usually take⟳ the trouble⟳ to perform⟳: condemn both Mr. Obama and Mr. Trump for meeting with dictators, praise⟳ both Mr. Obama and Mr. Trump, or show⟳ how the cases are in some significant way different so that Mr. Obama deserves praise⟳ while Mr. Trump does not.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

whatabouts whatcha Whatchamacallit Whatchamacallits whatchamahoozie whatcheeriid

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