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单词 whataboutery
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whataboutery

UK /ˌwɒtəˈbaʊtəri/
or whataboutism
UK /ˌwɒtəˈbaʊtɪz(ə)m/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the practice of responding to a difficult question or problem by raising another difficult question or problem, in order to move attention away from the original question

    Let’s be careful not to confuse whataboutery with pointing out genuine inconsistencies and bias.

    Whataboutism is once again on the rise.

    This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary from United Kingdom on 20/03/2013
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe discussions and debates

whataboutery

US /ˌwɑtəˈbaʊtəri/
or whataboutism
US /ˌwɑtəˈbaʊtɪz(ə)m/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the practice of responding to a difficult question or problem by raising another difficult question or problem, in order to move attention away from the original question

    Let’s be careful not to confuse whataboutery with pointing out genuine inconsistencies and bias.

    Whataboutism is once again on the rise.

    This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary from United Kingdom on 20/03/2013
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe discussions and debates
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