Difference between revisions of "Weasel words"
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Revision as of 23:15, 16 August 2006
Overview
Weasel words are any word or phrase which is used to imply factual support for a statement without actually giving any information about that support. They are often used to "smuggle" bias into a statement, i.e. to make a biased statement appear reasonable or objective.
Reference
- Wikipedia: Wikipedia:Avoid weasel words