Persuasive deception Crossword Clue

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Persuasive deception Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PERSUASIVE (adjective)
1. intended or having the power to induce action or belief
DECEPTION (noun)
1. a misleading falsehood
2. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

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