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rhetoric in Dutch

rhetoric in Dutch is retorica, redekunde, retoriek — rhetoric means the skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.

rhetoric in Dutch

retorica
noun
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
redekunde
noun
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
retoriek
noun
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

What does "rhetoric" mean?

  1. noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
    "The teacher showed us how rhetoric can make a speech far more convincing."
  2. noun Language that sounds impressive but is empty of real substance.
    "Beyond all the fine rhetoric, the council has not fixed a single road."
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rhetoric in a sentence

  • The teacher showed us how rhetoric can make a speech far more convincing.
  • Ancient Greek students trained in rhetoric so they could argue well in public.
  • Beyond all the fine rhetoric, the council has not fixed a single road.
  • I am tired of the angry rhetoric that fills the comment section every day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rhetoric" in Dutch?
"rhetoric" in Dutch is retorica, redekunde, retoriek. rhetoric means: The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
How do you use "rhetoric" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher showed us how rhetoric can make a speech far more convincing." In Dutch, "rhetoric" is retorica, redekunde, retoriek.
Are there other ways to say "rhetoric" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "rhetoric": retorica, redekunde, retoriek.
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