When someone uses a far more terrible act to lessen the perception of one's own terrible actions.
Sure Hitler killed 6,000, 000 Jews, but Stalin killed 20,000,000 of his own people, so what Adolf did wasn't that bad.
Sure Hitler killed 6,000, 000 Jews, but Stalin killed 20,000,000 of his own people, so what Adolf did wasn't that bad.
The IRS caught me cheating on my taxes , I'm going to try the Hitler Defense on them. Sure I owe $5,000 dollars, but hey, I'm no Wesley Snipes.
by G Gar March 09, 2017
Get the Hitler Defensemug. A tactic used by people to make other look bad, claiming if they would still believe in their viewpoint if Adolf Hitler was involved. Either they back out of their arguement, or they side with Hitler. An instant-win card for assholes who can't make a counterargument.
Person 1: I believe everyone should have a second chance.
Person 2: Oh really, so Hitler should get a second chance as well?
Person 1: Ah, The Hitler Defense... I'm not gonna waste my time with you.
Person 2: Oh really, so Hitler should get a second chance as well?
Person 1: Ah, The Hitler Defense... I'm not gonna waste my time with you.
by Mr. Enderman September 06, 2025
Get the The Hitler Defensemug.