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devil's advocate in Tagalog

sugo ng diyablo

devil's advocate in Tagalog: sugo ng diyablo. In English, devil's advocate means one who debates from a viewpoint which one may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.

Tagalog words for devil's advocate

debater
sugo ng diyablo
canon lawyer
sugo ng diyablo

English meaning of devil's advocate

  1. noun One who debates from a viewpoint which one may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.
  2. noun A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate.
  3. verb To play devil's advocate.

Full definition of devil's advocate

devil's advocate in a sentence

  • I don't really believe all that – I was just playing devil's advocate.

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Questions about devil's advocate in Tagalog

What is the meaning of devil's advocate in Tagalog?
Devil's advocate in Tagalog is sugo ng diyablo.
Ano ang devil's advocate sa Tagalog?
Devil's advocate: sugo ng diyablo.
What does devil's advocate mean in English?
Devil's advocate means one who debates from a viewpoint which one may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.

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