One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious.
A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest.
Provoking strife, controversy or discord.
That which is deceptive or untruthful (e.g. a falsehood, deception, untruth, or ruse).
A wrong or bad lead; a leading in the wrong direction.
To lead astray, in a false direction.
To deceptively trick into something wrong.
To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
To accidentally or intentionally confuse.