strawman Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
figurehead; straw man; nominal head; front; front man.
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noun a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted
straw man.
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noun an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
scarer; bird-scarer; scarecrow; straw man.