When you deflect [criticism] by pointing out flaws in your opponent, specifically using the phrase what about x? This is an attempt to [excuse you] from changing you behavior by painting your opponent as a [hypocrite].

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/187935/whataboutismRSS for NodeFri, 12 Jun 2026 22:47:24 GMTTue, 05 Jan 2021 02:14:02 GMT60The technique or practice of responding to an accusation or difficult question by making a counteraccusation or raising a different issue.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/444392https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/444392Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:44:11 GMTthe practice of answering a criticism or difficult question by making a similar criticism or asking a different but related question, typically starting with the words What about?:

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