The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word WHATABOUTISM which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Deflection technique crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WHATABOUTISM | 100 % | 12 |
Why may WHATABOUTISM be the right solution?
"Whataboutism" is a deflection technique where someone responds to an accusation or difficult question by making a counter-accusation or raising a different issue. It is a term used to describe this specific form of argumentative strategy.
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Crossword Answer definitions
WHATABOUTISM noun- A propaganda technique where criticisms are deflected by raising corresponding criticisms of the opposite side.
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