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Definition of straw man noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

straw man

noun

/ˈstrɔː mæn/

/ˈstrɔː mæn/

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a weak imaginary opponent or argument that is set up in order to be defeated easily
- The article sets up a straw man: a purposeful misinterpretation of the artist's position.
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