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To argue against or attack an idea, argument, or proposition—even if one is ...
To argue against or attack an idea, argument, or proposition—even if one is in favor of it—for the sake of debate or to further examine its strength, validity, or details. Refers to the "Advocatus Diaboli," a person employed by the Catholic Church to argue against the canonization of a saint (and therefore help determine if that person is truly worthy of sainthood).
A strong attack on someone’s reputation; intentionally destructive criticism ...
A strong attack on someone’s reputation; intentionally destructive criticism; calumny
[for a misfortune or a threat] to be dangerously close.
[for a misfortune or a threat] to be dangerously close.
A sarcastic question intended to mock or further irritate someone who is alr ...
A sarcastic question intended to mock or further irritate someone who is already noticeably angry. "You" is sometimes spelled as "u."