strawman

Meanings

• a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
• a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted
• an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

Synonyms

• front man
• front
• figurehead
• nominal head
• straw man
• scarecrow
• bird-scarer
• scarer

Words With Friends Score: 15