Ad Misericordiam

C2 16+

Synonyms of ad misericordiam

Collocations of ad misericordiam

appeal to emotion
Frequency: 70 %

The lawyer's appeal to emotion swayed the jury in his client's favor.

argumentum ad misericordiam
Frequency: 60 %

Using argumentum ad misericordiam to win a debate is not always effective.

emotional manipulation
Frequency: 50 %

She was skilled at emotional manipulation to get what she wanted.

fallacious reasoning
Frequency: 45 %

His fallacious reasoning led him to make poor decisions.

pity plea
Frequency: 35 %

His constant pity pleas were starting to annoy his friends.

Idiomatic Expressions for ad misericordiam

  • Phrase: play the sympathy card
    Meaning: to manipulate others' emotions, especially by eliciting pity or sympathy
    Usage: She always plays the sympathy card to get out of doing her fair share of work.