noun
a subtle, tricky, superficially plausible, but generally fallacious method of reasoning
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The politician's argument was filled with sophistry, attempting to deceive the public with flawed reasoning.
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Don't fall for his sophistry, he's just trying to trick you with fancy words.
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That guy's sophistry is so obvious, he thinks he can fool everyone but he's just full of it.
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Her words were like a web of sophistry, weaving a complex and deceptive narrative.