whataboutism

Meanings

Plural: whataboutisms

Noun

A logical fallacy where criticisms are deflected by raising corresponding criticisms of the opposite side.

Origin / Etymology

From what about + -ism. First use appears c. 1978 in The Guardian.

Synonyms

tu quoque, whataboutery

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