English

Noun

ad hominem ‎(plural ad hominems)

1. A fallacious objection to an argument or factual claim by appealing to a characteristic or belief of the person making the argument or claim, rather than by addressing the substance of the argument or producing evidence against the claim; an attempt to argue against an opponent's idea by discrediting the opponent himself.
2. A personal attack.

Antonyms

• ad verecundiam (see Wikipedia:Argument from authority)
• appeal to authority
• ipse dixit

Synonyms

• (a fallacious objection): argumentum ad hominem

See also

• poisoning the well

Translations

Adjective

ad hominem

1. Of or relating to ad hominem.

   Well that's an ad hominem argument.

Adverb

ad hominem

1. In an ad hominem manner.

   He tried to make his case by arguing ad hominem.

Portuguese

Adjective

ad hominem ‎(plural ad hominem, comparable)

1. (of an argument) ad hominem (being a personal attack)

Adverb

ad hominem (not comparable)

1. in an ad hominem manner