reducing an opponent's argument by attacking their personal qualities
"Reducing an opponent's argument by attacking their personal qualities" refers to undermining or discrediting someone's viewpoint or argument by focusing on their character traits, behaviors, or personal attributes instead of engaging with the substance of their argument.
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