strawman vs effigy
effigy vs strawmanstrawman and effigy both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| strawman | Yes | No | No | No |
| effigy | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
effigy is a hypernym of
strawman; that is, effigy is a
word with a broader meaning than strawman:
- strawman: an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
- effigy: a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
Other hypernyms of strawman include
image, simulacrum.
| strawman (noun) | effigy (noun) |
|---|---|
| an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds | a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) |
| a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted | |
| a person used as a cover for some questionable activity |
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