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malleable rhetoric

[məˈliəbəl ˈretərɪk]
noun
retórica maleável
1. Flexible, adaptable language or argumentation that can be shaped or adjusted to suit different audiences, contexts, or purposes
The politician employed malleable rhetoric to appeal to both conservative and progressive voters.
O político usou retórica maleável para agradar tanto eleitores conservadores quanto progressistas.
2. Persuasive discourse that is susceptible to modification or reinterpretation based on circumstances or listener response
The company's malleable rhetoric shifted depending on which market segment they were addressing.
A retórica maleável da empresa mudava dependendo do segmento de mercado que ela estava abordando.
Synonyms
flexible rhetoricadaptable discoursepliable argumentationvariable messagingfluid language
Antonyms
rigid rhetoricinflexible discoursefixed argumentationimmutable messagingdogmatic language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retórica maleável
Standard term used in academic and political contexts
Portugal
retórica flexível
More commonly used variant in European Portuguese
General
discurso adaptável
Alternative phrase emphasizing adaptability

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend the narrative
shift the goalposts
change one's tune
talk out of both sides of one's mouth
smooth-talking
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