No. 6,700 in Dutch
whataboutism
"Whataboutism" in Dutch refers to a rhetorical tactic of deflecting criticism by pointing out faults in others instead of addressing the issue at hand.
In a sentence
Wataboutism is een veelvoorkomende strategie in discussies, waarbij men de aandacht verlegt naar andere kwesties.
Whataboutism is a common strategy in discussions, where the focus is shifted to other issues.
Here, 'whataboutism' is used as a subject noun to describe a general concept or strategy adopted during discussions.
Politici maken vaak gebruik van wataboutism om vragen te ontwijken.
Politicians often use whataboutism to evade questions.
In this instance, 'whataboutism' is referred to as a tactic employed specifically by politicians in the act of avoiding direct inquiries.
Het toepassen van wataboutism kan een constructieve dialoog verhinderen.
The application of whataboutism can hinder a constructive dialogue.
The usage of 'whataboutism' here demonstrates its potential negative impact on effective communication and the quality of dialogue.
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