ad hominem

Example Sentences

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Debasing a person with an ad hominem attack is the “craziest” thing I have ever seen.

From Washington Post

His speeches are littered with ad hominem attacks.

From Washington Post

Orrick also warned Diaz's lawyers against making "ad hominem attacks" on the company's legal team.

From Reuters

Janones acknowledged in an interview that his use of ad hominem attacks, exaggerations and even physical confrontations with opponents had not been constructive for public discourse.

From Reuters

The social media site has been a slough of hate speech, disinformation and ad hominem attack, contributing in a major way to the polluting of our politics.

From Los Angeles Times