idiom
Devil's Advocate
DEV-ulz AD-voh-kit
/ˈdɛvəlz ˈædvəkɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Devil'sadvocate
Dictionary meaning
Someone who argues an opposing view to test the strength of an argument.
Examples
- Let me play devil's advocate — what if the product doesn't appeal to our core users?
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'dev' and 'ad'. From Catholic canon law: a role arguing against canonisation.
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