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rhetoric

/ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ noun C2
  1. The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade. (countable, uncountable)
  2. Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress. (countable, uncountable) · It’s only so much rhetoric.

Plural rhetorics

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