Ad hominem attack

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An ad hominem attack is a personal attack in the form of an ad hominem argument.

Ad hominem attacks are often used in a debate or discussion where the speaker wishes to avoid the substance of the discussion and instead resorts to smearing the character of their opponent.

It is considered a logical fallacy and is one of the modes of spreading propaganda.

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