false argument

[/fɔːls ˈɑːrɡjumənt/]
nounpl: false arguments
argumento falso
1. A logical argument or reasoning that is invalid, misleading, or based on incorrect premises
His claim that all birds can fly is a false argument because penguins are birds but cannot fly.
Sua afirmação de que todos os pássaros podem voar é um argumento falso porque pinguins são pássaros mas não conseguem voar.
2. A deceptive or unsound line of reasoning used to persuade someone
The politician used a false argument to convince voters that the policy would benefit everyone.
O político usou um argumento falso para convencer os eleitores de que a política beneficiaria a todos.
3. In logic and rhetoric, a fallacy or sophistry intended to deceive
The advertisement relies on a false argument by suggesting that everyone successful uses their product.
O anúncio se baseia em um argumento falso ao sugerir que todos os bem-sucedidos usam seu produto.
In Brazilian academic discourse, the term 'argumento falso' is commonly used in debates, philosophy classes, and critical analysis. Americans often colloquially refer to false arguments as 'BS' or say someone is 'full of it.' In formal rhetoric and debate contexts, both cultures recognize the importance of identifying logical fallacies as a cornerstone of critical thinking and intellectual integrity.
NYC Slang
weak argument, bogus claim, BS argument
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fallacysophistryinvalid argumentunsound reasoninglogical fallacy
Antonyms / Antônimos
valid argumentsound reasoninglogical prooftrue argument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumento falso
Most common usage in academic and formal contexts
General Brazilian
argumento enganoso
Emphasizes the deceptive nature of the argument
Portugal
argumento falacioso
More formal academic term preferred in Portugal
São Paulo
argumento furado
Informal colloquial expression meaning a flawed or 'leaky' argument

Related Words

logical fallacyad hominemstraw manbegging the questionnon sequiturfaulty reasoningmisleading argument

Related Idioms & Phrases

to punch holes in an argument
to tear an argument apart
to call someone on their argument
argumento que não cola (Brazilian Portuguese - an argument that doesn't stick)
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