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reply illogically
[rɪˈplaɪ ɪˈlɑːdʒɪkli]
verb phrase
responder illogicamente
1.
to respond to something in a way that lacks logical reasoning or coherence
He chose to reply illogically to her well-reasoned argument.
Ele escolheu responder illogicamente ao argumento bem fundamentado dela.
2.
to give an answer that contradicts established facts or reason
The witness began to reply illogically when confronted with contradictory evidence.
A testemunha começou a responder illogicamente quando confrontada com evidências contraditórias.
NYC Slang
talk crazy / talk nonsense
Synonyms
respond irrationally
answer unreasonably
reply irrationally
respond nonsensically
Antonyms
reply logically
respond rationally
answer reasonably
reply sensibly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
responder illogicamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
responder sem lógica
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
responder ilogicamente
standard European Portuguese variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
talk out of one's hat
not make sense
be off one's rocker
answer in riddles
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