logomachy (Meaning)

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logomachy (n)

argument about words or the meaning of words

Webster

Contention in words merely, or a contention about words; a war of words.

A game of word making.

The logomachy between the two scholars lasted for hours, each determined to prove the other wrong.
Their logomachy was a futile exercise, as neither side could ever truly convince the other.
The logomachy degenerated into name-calling and personal attacks, obscuring the original issue at hand.
The logomachy was a distraction from the real problems that needed to be addressed.
The two sides engaged in a logomachy over semantics, arguing about the meaning of words rather than the underlying substance.
The logomachy was a symptom of their deeper disagreements, which they were unwilling to confront directly.
The logomachy revealed the intellectual dishonesty of both parties, as they cherry-picked arguments to support their own positions.
The logomachy was a missed opportunity for constructive dialogue and compromise.
The logomachy left both sides feeling frustrated and alienated, further widening the chasm between them.
The logomachy was a testament to the power of words to divide and obfuscate, rather than enlighten and unify.

argument about words or the meaning of wordsContention in words merely, or a contention about words; a war of words., A game of word making.

argument, objection, misunderstanding,mêlée, spat, imbroglio, altercation, fisticuffs, bicker, set-to

No antonyms found.

The logomachy between the two scholars lasted for hours, each determined to prove the other wrong.

Their logomachy was a futile exercise, as neither side could ever truly convince the other.

The logomachy degenerated into name-calling and personal attacks, obscuring the original issue at hand.

The logomachy was a distraction from the real problems that needed to be addressed.