Word
fisk
Phoneticsfisk
/ˈfɪsk/
Definition
v. to write a point-by-point reply to an article or post to show why it is wrong. You usually do this in a very detailed and critical way.
v. to provide a thorough, point-by-point criticism or refutation of an article, essay, or blog post. Often used in the context of online political or social commentary.
Examples
“The blogger decided to fisk the politician's latest speech.”
“After the controversial editorial was published, several journalists took the time to fisk every paragraph on social media.”
“While some viewed the detailed rebuttal as helpful, others felt that to fisk a personal essay so aggressively was a violation of civil discourse.”
Examples
simple
“The blogger decided to fisk the politician's latest speech.”
contextual
“After the controversial editorial was published, several journalists took the time to fisk every paragraph on social media.”
complex
“While some viewed the detailed rebuttal as helpful, others felt that to fisk a personal essay so aggressively was a violation of civil discourse.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is derived from the name of journalist Robert Fisk.
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