strawman

• strawman

strawman

Noun

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

Synonyms:

• front man
• front
• figurehead
• nominal head
• straw man
• strawman

Noun

a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted

Synonyms:

• straw man
• strawman

Noun

an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

Synonyms:

• scarecrow
• straw man
• strawman
• bird-scarer
• scarer