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to speak forcefully and with justice (idiom); to argue with the courage of one's convictions

振振有词
zhèn zhèn yǒu cí
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
in the right and self-confident (idiom); bold and confident with justice on one's side · to have the courage of one's convictions · just and forceful理直气壮lǐ zhí qì zhuàngin no uncertain terms · speak sternly out of a sense of justice · speak with the force of justice义正词严yì zhèng cí yánto mumble · to mutter to oneself念念有词niàn niàn yǒu cí(idiom) to speak forcibly out of a sense of righteousness义正辞严yì zhèng cí yánin a way that justifies the use of the term · genuine · proper · in a way that conforms to logic · justifiable · appropriate · perfectly legitimate名正言顺míng zhèng yán shùn
Antonyms
lit. having presented a flawed argument, one has nothing further to add (idiom) · fig. unable to provide a convincing argument to support one's position · to not have a leg to stand on理屈词穷lǐ qū cí qióngagape and tongue-tied (idiom); at a loss for words · gaping and speechless张口结舌zhāng kǒu jié shé
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