ad hominem
Example Sentences
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“There are pressures from many organizations: federal, industry, medical organizations that are trying to influence by ad hominem attacks, when we are trying to look at and ask for data,” Milhoan said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
“It is this ad hominem attack that questioned the president’s capacity,” Mr. Landrieu said of Mr. Hur’s report.
From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2024
"Non-news presenters are free to express their opinions but there is some guidance on civility, manner, and not to make ad hominem attacks," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2023
The North Korean government often deploys such ad hominem attacks and once called U.S.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023
The key thing about invective or ad hominem attack is that it is a sort of reverse ethos appeal: the purpose is to isolate your opponent from the community.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
