Equivocation Fallacy Explained, With Examples
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Equivocation Fallacy Explained, With Examples
Weasel Words : Phrases that appear to have meaning but convey nothing tangible. “Growth was solid last quarter,” or “Many people believe.”
Morgan Housel • 100 Little Ideas
Vague and ambiguous words and expressions wander about among various ideas instead of settling definitely upon one or another particular idea.
D.Q. McInerny • Being Logical
Weasel words — ou palavras evasivas — são termos ou expressões que são vagos ou ambíguos, usados para evitar fazer uma afirmação clara e direta. Eles muitas vezes servem para enganar ou manipular a percepção do ouvinte ou leitor, permitindo que o falante se distancie de uma posição firme.
A expressão "muita gente diz" é um exemplo de weasel words,
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