sofista

Definitions of sofista
  1. noun
    someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
    synonyms: casuista
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    type of:
    razonador
    someone who reasons logically
  2. noun
    a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections
    synonyms: equivoquista
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    type of:
    desafecto, malcontento, revoltoso
    a person who is discontented or disgusted
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