ad feminam

Noun

An invalid response to an argument by deploying a sexist attack against the woman who made it.

Japanese Meaning

議論に対して、論点をずらし、発言した女性に対する性差別的な攻撃を行うことで無効な反応となる行為

Accusing her of being overly emotional was an ad feminam that dodged the substance of her argument.

彼女を感情的だと非難することは、議論の本質をそらす女性に対する性差別的な人格攻撃だった。

Sense（1）

An invalid response to an argument by deploying a sexist attack against the woman who made it.

ad feminams

（ plural ）