schijnreden — meaning in English
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English meaning
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fallacy
noun A mistaken belief, especially one based on flawed reasoning.
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pretext
noun A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
Senses
schijnreden is used for these senses in English:
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fallacy
(logic) An argument, or apparent argument, which professes to be decisive of the matter at issue, while in reality it is not; a specious argument.
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pretext
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
fallacy — full definition
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noun A mistaken belief, especially one based on flawed reasoning.
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noun An argument that seems logical but is actually flawed or misleading.
