argument stopper
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Argument stopper A statement made during discussion about a controversy or issue which has the effect of cutting off or forcefully discouraging further discussion of the matter, and preventing careful analysis of claims. An intimidatory or bullying tactic, unfortunately all-too-frequently encountered.
(see also: argument, persuasion/persuasiveness, claim, evidence, (hidden) assumptions, fallacy, reasoning, conclusion, evidence, (hidden) assumptions, establish, support, ground, justification, controversies)
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