Antanagoge

/ænˌtænəˈɡoʊdʒi/ noun

A rhetorical argument that counters an opponent's claim by offering compensation or a counterpoint.

From Greek 'antanagoge,' combining 'anti-' (against) + 'ana-' (back) + 'agoge' (leading). A classical rhetoric term for turning an opponent's argument around.

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