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O sofisma
A sophism is a deliberately deceptive piece of reasoning that looks correct. It is designed to persuade rather than to establish truth.
Examples in context
Ele venceu o debate com um sofisma.
He won the debate with a sophism.
Esse sofisma engana muita gente.
That sophism fools many people.
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