idiom

devil's advocate

3Sections

To present a counter argument; to argue against a view for the sake of testing it

Definition

To present a counter argument; to argue against a view for the sake of testing it

Examples

  • Let me play DEVIL'S ADVOCATE for a moment
  • He was playing DEVIL'S ADVOCATE
  • I'll be DEVIL'S ADVOCATE and argue the other side

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • argue against
  • present counterpoint

Antonyms:

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