Dissent and Fallacy

Dissent

Dissent noun - Departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice.
Usage example: the church reacted to any form of dissent by promptly excommunicating its proponents

Fallacy and dissent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fallacy" instead a noun "Dissent".

Fallacy

Fallacy noun - A false idea or belief.

Dissent and fallacy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dissent" instead a noun "Fallacy".

How words are described

possible possible dissent possible fallacy

Both words in one sentence

  • The Loser's Fallacy (The First Law of the Special Olympics): 95% of all disputes on the internet are settled by maneuvering the losing party into a position where further dissent of any nature, correct or incorrect, demonstrates that they have no life.
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