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ad hominem

[ad hom-uh-nuhm, -nem, ahd‐] / æd ˈhɒm ə nəm, -ˌnɛm, ɑd‐ /


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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