idiom
devil's advocate
DEV-ulz AD-voh-kayt
ˈdɛvəlz ˈædvəkeɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
devil'sadvocate
Dictionary meaning
Someone who argues a contrary or unpopular position for the sake of debate.
Examples
- She played devil's advocate to stress-test the team's assumptions before the launch.
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