rhetoric
US /ˈret̬.ɚ.ɪk/
UK /ˈret̬.ɚ.ɪk/
1.
retoriek, welsprekendheid
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques
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His powerful rhetoric swayed the crowd.
Zijn krachtige retoriek beïnvloedde de menigte.
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The politician's speech was full of empty rhetoric.
De toespraak van de politicus zat vol lege retoriek.