devils advocate
One who argues against a popular cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply to make people discuss and consider it in more detail.
devils advocate by Jaxi December 26, 2005
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devils advocate
someone who thinks they are helping others think of the opposite side of an argument or even of the weaknesses, who really just pisses everyone off because they are so untactful and confrontational it makes conversations less enjoyable, people less willing to expand their minds, and results in your social life declining because of their existence.
-your boyfriend is always ruining the fun by trying to be a devils advocate.
-yeah, come over the next time he's out of town.
-sorry. we just can't stand him.
-yeah, come over the next time he's out of town.
-sorry. we just can't stand him.
devils advocate by happy to have my social life January 24, 2011
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devil’s advocate
Someone who challenges an opposing point of view to spark debate, arguement, or controversy on a specific topic.
devil’s advocate by Raddude67 October 21, 2017
devil's advocate
dev·il's advocate
n.
One who argues against a cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply for the sake of argument or to determine the validity of the cause or position.
n.
One who argues against a cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply for the sake of argument or to determine the validity of the cause or position.
Roman Catholic Church. An official appointed to present arguments against a proposed canonization or beatification.
devil's advocate by Maine Event April 5, 2004
she-devil’s advocate
When you step up to insert feminist principles into a conversation that needs it, even though it might not be readily received.
I’m just playing she-devil’s advocate here, but maybe it’s not fair for you to assume that all the women in this office want you to make passes at them.
she-devil’s advocate by Hbts2Isngrd May 30, 2018
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