n. (pl. -ies) 1 an intentionally misleading argument meant to deceive. 2 sophists were Ancient Greek teachers who used rhetoric and philosophy to teach students. 3 the use of sophisms.
The debate coach taught us that sophistry refers to both deceiving arguments as well as a group of philosophers and teachers in Ancient Greece.
The articulate con-artist used sophistry, charm, and body language to trick people into investing in his ostrich farm scheme.
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