personal attack
English
editNoun
editpersonal attack (plural personal attacks)
- An abusive remark about a person, without supporting evidence.
- 1989, Douglas N. Walton, Informal Logic[1]:
- Basically, it is a personal attack on an arguer that brings the individuals's personal circumstances, trustworthiness, or character into question.
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editmaking an abusive remark
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