attacking a person's character in an argument
"Attacking a person's character in an argument refers to launching personal insults or criticisms that are unrelated to the topic at hand in order to undermine their credibility or reputation."
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- ad hominem
- ad hominem argument
- ad hominem attack
- ad hominem attacks
- argumentative tactics
- argumentum ad hominem
- attacking an individual's credibility instead of addressing their argument
- character assassination
- discrediting an individual's point of view by attacking their personal life
- invalidating an opponent's argument by attacking them personally
- misrepresenting an opponent's position
- personal attacks
- personal attacks in arguments
- personal insults in a debate
- reducing an opponent's argument by attacking their personal qualities