ad hominem

Example Sentences

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“There are pressures from many organizations: federal, industry, medical organizations that are trying to influence by ad hominem attacks, when we are trying to look at and ask for data,” Milhoan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Because of the previous rancor among some of the candidates, I instituted a “No ad hominem attack” rule and limited their amount of time to answer questions to keep it civil.

From Salon • May 2, 2024

“It is this ad hominem attack that questioned the president’s capacity,” Mr. Landrieu said of Mr. Hur’s report.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2024

The North Korean government often deploys such ad hominem attacks and once called U.S.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

The key thing about invective or ad hominem attack is that it is a sort of reverse ethos appeal: the purpose is to isolate your opponent from the community.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith