How do you win an argument with someone with a very rich vocabulary?

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Big P

In my opinion, if your reason for arguement is valid, stand on top of the truth. Expose the persuasive spirit of well spoken individuals.

Strategically listen to the flow of their words and you will break them down and expose their deception. Almost like playing a chess game.

A verse in the Holy Bible states: Be quick to hear and slow to speak.

Education and vocabulary will never replace honesty and good sense.

Juan C

M - make
I - it
S - simple,
S - stupid!...

Mickey the zombie

look for the persons weak point and use it against him or her
blame the opponent for the argument,use a third person,make sure to advertise yer small wins and make yer opponent eat his/her own words.when yer opponent presents an argument, try to make it round and personal. trap him in such a way that he has to think twice before reacting and use this interruption to build on your own theory.

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manang bruka

Keep your mouth shut. Of course.

SmartCleverandWitty

The way to “win” an argument is to aim for a goal other than being right. An argument cannot be won with resistance. You will only strengthen the other person’s resolve. The other person will be prepared to defend against someone who is trying to prove themselves right. Trying to prove yourself right and the other person wrong is like making a frontal assault on an entrenched enemy position.

I have my own ways to resolve an argument. I focus on another person's feelings other than my own. And I mirror back their opinion by saying these things for example, "You seem to be fairly upset about this. Why do you think that is?” or “So you’re saying you’re disagreeing with my point of view but willing to work it out, is that correct/acceptable to you?”

jedi_rei

in the battle of wits, come armed and prepared. never forget your enemy's achilles' heel.

ubu

Cheat! Heres how...
make sure you have an audience.
1 Say nothing but everytime there is a slight pause make it look like you were tryin to say something (the audience will see the other as a bully and a bore)
2 When they run out of steam and come to a conclusion say to them "Well thats just begging the question". (no one realy knows what this means and if he calls your bluff just look at him like hes an idiot.
3 (and this realy is cheating!!!) When your apponent makes any statement or conclusion which could actualy be good simply say "well thats coming out like the cold prawn dont you think?" Its a meaningless statement and will make you look like Oscar Wilde.
Good luck!

mang leonidas!

IMO, you should state facts and events that would have far more "shock value" than a simple case of semantic slanting.

Johnny And C

vocabulary is not everything. if you don't understand everything then just tell the person that you'll get back to them. then you can look up some words.
just know that the same ideas can be expressed with big and little words. just make sure that your idea comes across any way you know how.

chinaman

The reason a person becomes loud is either he is becoming deaf or he is becoming self absorb. You can never out shine what is shiny. And the very easy way to out notice the shiny is not to be one. Silence speaks 10,000 x 10,000 words. And all words are deafening. It is so deafening that the other person you had an argument with can only hear your voice in his mind and even in his sleep, without you speaking a syllable.

If he is ready to talk like an educated person instead like of a buffoon, talk in a calm manner. If he starts yapping again, just stay composed calm and silent with a blank stare in his eyes.

Bamboo

i'll use my own vocabulary. tagishk!.. fladoink!.. pow!.. splatt!.. bratatatatatat... bang!.. bang!.. kabooom!... that will teach him.

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challenge him in a brawl

annabelle p

In my case, it is either I keep my mouth close or plod on to victory. Boasting aside, I am good at parrying words with words. It is not often that I give up without a good fight. I lose not because of lack of a more colorful vocabulary but the debate got me exhausted. hehehe...

lost one

Say, "Oh yeah??? YOUR MAMA!"

Jacinto Luis

I think having a rich vocabulary is one thing. Winning an argument is another. What matters most is substance in the statements you make in relation to the subject. A person's persuasiveness and smoothness in the delivery sometimes help gain points to the listener and can make the speaker win in a debate. However if you argue with somebody in the street over trivial matters, just shut up if you are not sure of your position. It can save your sanity, perhaps even save your life.

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argue with them and have google ready

Jaimee seeks HARMONY!

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chikaomiski

mahalina maharikita.

Anne C

if you are to win any kind of war (literally and symbolically) against anyone - you have to KNOW your enemy and yourself. And in this particular scenario, the strength of the opponent is his words, well, if you find yourself relatively inept with the field that he's an expert in - stay away from that field. You dont challenge a master swordsman in a fencing duel, when you cant even parry. I'd say bring him in your own battlefield (your expertise) - it could be anything actually, but whatever it is, it would be wise to heed the advise of your first answerer - shut up and strategize. :D

Interesting Q.

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