Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Circumlocutionist

👉 Circumlocutionist is a term used in linguistics to describe someone who uses language as an instrument for persuasion or manipulation rather than as a means of communication. This can include using language to deceive, manipulate, or mislead others. The term originated in the field of psychology and was coined by psychologist Donald L. Klein in his book "Circumlocutionism: A Study of Psychological Manipulation".

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