ad hominem
noun
Meaning
- A fallacious objection to an argument or factual claim by appealing to a characteristic or belief of the person making the argument or claim, rather than by addressing the substance of the argument or producing evidence against the claim; an attempt to argue against an opponent's idea by discrediting the opponent himself or herself.
- A personal attack.
- Of or relating to this kind of fallacious objection.
- In an ad hominem manner.