DICTIONARY FLAME


Meaning of DICTIONARY FLAME in English

[ Usenet ] An attempt to sidetrack a debate away from issues by insisting on meanings for key terms that presuppose a desired conclusion or smuggle in an implicit premise. A common tactic of people who prefer argument over definitions to disputes about reality. Compare spelling flame .

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