In a debate, what's it called when you pretend to agree with a point you don't actually agree with, because you think it will make the person more open to agreeing with you on other points?
In a debate, what's it called when you pretend to agree with a point you don't actually agree with, because you think it will make the person more open to agreeing with you on other points?
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Devil's advocate?
Playing devil’s advocate is done in the open; OP is describing something more covert.
And it's when you present an opposing position.
Bingo
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