(logic) A type of fallacious argument in which the attempt is made to refute a theory or belief by discrediting the person(s) who advocate that theory or belief; an ad hominem argument.

(rhetoric) A logical fallacy in which a statement is determined to be true or false based on whether it would be pleasant or desirable, rather than based on reality.

(rhetoric) An argument citing a dictionary definition as the proper and correct usage, and claiming that an excluded usage must be incorrect.

A fallacious argument asserting that a proposition is true because it has not yet been proven false, or vice versa.

An argument appealing to the common sense of humankind.

An argument appealing to the prejudices of the person addressed.

(rhetoric) A fallacious argument that asserts the truth of a proposition by an appeal to pious testimony or religious revelation.

(rhetoric) An appeal or argument intended to convince the listener(s) by agitating the emotions, rather than by appealing to sober judgment.

(rhetoric) A faulty argument that simply attacks the woman making a point.

The informal fallacy of dismissing an argument as untrue or absurd without explaining why.