Whataboutery

Synonyms of whataboutery

• diversion
• deflection
• whataboutism

Antonyms of whataboutery

• directness
• transparency
• honesty

Collocations of whataboutery

whataboutery argument

Frequency: 75 %

His whataboutery argument only served to confuse the situation further.

whataboutery accusations

Frequency: 70 %

Instead of addressing the issue, he resorted to whataboutery accusations.

whataboutery response

Frequency: 65 %

Instead of a direct answer, she gave a whataboutery response.

whataboutery tactic

Frequency: 60 %

She used the whataboutery tactic to deflect attention from her own mistakes.

Idiomatic Expressions for whataboutery

• Phrase: Whataboutery tactic
  Meaning: A diversionary tactic used in arguments or debates to deflect attention from one's own wrongdoing by pointing out similar behavior in others.
  Usage: She tried to derail the discussion with a whataboutery tactic, but it didn't work.