elenchize

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Synonyms: elenchic, elenchi

Antonyms: elenchic, elenchi

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|archaic}} To [[dispute]]<ref>{{R:Webster 1913}}</ref>.
2. {{lb|en|archaic}} To argue by [[elenchus]], leading one's [[opponent]] to the desired [[conclusion]] by [[agreement]] with a series of logical steps.

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