Advocatus Diaboli

C2 16+

Synonyms of advocatus diaboli

Antonyms of advocatus diaboli

Collocations of advocatus diaboli

devil's advocate
Frequency: 80 %

She always played devil's advocate in meetings to challenge different perspectives.

critical thinker
Frequency: 70 %

As a critical thinker, she often took on the role of advocatus diaboli to analyze arguments.

opposing view
Frequency: 65 %

He presented the opposing view as the advocatus diaboli in the debate.

skeptic
Frequency: 60 %

The skeptic in the group acted as the advocatus diaboli, questioning every decision.

Idiomatic Expressions for advocatus diaboli

  • Phrase: devil's advocate
    Meaning: someone who takes a position they do not necessarily agree with for the sake of debate or to explore alternative viewpoints
    Usage: John enjoys playing devil's advocate in discussions to encourage critical thinking and deeper analysis.