Parry and Strophe

In botany:

“Peristrophe is also derived from Greek: peri meaning ‘around’ and strophos ‘a twisted band or belt’, referring to the bracts that surround and enclose the calyx”.

In literature, specifically Wicked:

” … rumors of strict court action against turncoats and peristrophists …”

Thus:

“One who engages the words of their opponent during an argument in a way that transforms the meaning of the words to support their own viewpoint”.

With elements, to my ear, of sophistry as well.

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