Examples of 'ad hominem' in a sentence

Meaning of "ad hominem"

Ad hominem is a Latin phrase that is used in English to describe a type of argument or criticism that attacks a person's character or personal attributes instead of addressing the actual issue or argument at hand. It typically involves attacking someone's credibility or personal traits as a means to undermine their argument or position
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  • Short for argumentum ad hominem: A fallacious objection to an argument or factual claim by appealing to a characteristic or belief of the person making the argument or claim, rather than by addressing the substance of the argument or producing evidence against the claim; an attempt to argue against an opponent's idea by discrediting the opponent themself.
  • A personal attack.
  • Of or relating to this kind of fallacious objection.
  • In an ad hominem manner.

How to use "ad hominem" in a sentence

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Ad hominem attacks will get you nowhere.
This is an argument ad hominem or against the person.
Ad hominem attacks are so much more satisfying it seems.
I do not allow ad hominem attacks on this blog.
Ad hominem attacks do not change the truth.
It is so easy to fall into the ad hominem trap.
Ad hominem attacks are never allowed in real debates.
You still do not know what an ad hominem is.
Ad hominem and appeals to ignorance and we will.
Now you are simply engaging in ad hominem attacks.
Your ad hominem attacks are old and tired.
I will ignore the feeble ad hominem attack.
Including ad hominem arguments and appeals to authority.
I just got tired of his ad hominem attacks.
This ad hominem attack does not deserve a response.

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It is easy to make insults and ad hominem attacks.
The ad hominem attacks have started.
All you seem to have is ad hominem attacks.
Ad hominem arguments have no place here.
I am very tired of your constant ad hominem attacks.
Demonstrates ad hominem as soon as it becomes radical.
You should check your definition of ad hominem.
Ad hominem attacks are not welcomed in debates.
So far your are just drowning in ad hominem fallacies.
Ad hominem means you have lost the argument.
You have cited an abusive ad hominem this time.
Ad hominem attacks just reveal a failing on your part.
Then you launched into an ad hominem against me.
Ad hominem attacks are not accepted here.
I think she was just abbreviating ad hominem.
This is an ad hominem attack at its worst.
Pigliucci was correct in his use of ad hominem.
Ad hominem attack as a strategy to answer criticisms.
Personal squabbles and ad hominem attacks are something else.
Ad hominem attacks are unnecessary and counterproductive.
I do not appreciate ad hominem attacks on my blog.
Ad hominem arguments can only diminish your credibility.
You are not getting any ad hominem arguments from me.
The ad hominem here is not cogent.
I will not employ ad hominem arguments.
Your ad hominem attack is not unexpected.
But that is called ad hominem my friend.
Lots of ad hominem responses in the comments.
It is a form of defamation and can be a form of ad hominem argument.
Arguments ad hominem usually do not work.
It is not uncommon for debate to end in ad hominem attacks.
This is an ad hominem attack based on no evidence.
His invective has often been ad hominem.
The ad hominem has been particularly noteworthy.
This is not to be confused with the ad hominem fallacy.

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