straw man - misrepresenting an opponent's position or argument to make it easier to attack, usually by exaggerating, distorting, or just completely fabricating it. (5 uses)

exaggeration - stretching the truth to make something seem more powerful or meaningful than it actually is. (3 uses)

slogan - a brief, striking phrase that people will remember, which typically acts on emotional appeals. (2 uses)

half truth - a statement that is essentially true, but lacking critical information and presented as the whole truth. (2 uses)

whataboutism - discrediting a criticism by accusing hypocrisy, in order to shift the focus away from oneself and onto others. (1 use)

misleading claim - a statement with a few elements or kernel of truth, which can easily be proven deceptive or fundamentally untrue. (1 use)