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You can attack an idea. I don't know why you think it assumes animus against the recipient.

• 1attice 3y ago
  Yes, and you can also shoot, strangulate, or set an idea on fire. Metaphorically speaking. But metaphor is imprecision and unnecessary colour. Be clear and precise. Use specific language. This is admittedly prescriptive usage, but I am prescribing this antidote for an overheated era, full of overwrought language.
  • akerl_ 3y ago
    This arbitrary restriction on language seems doubleplus ungood.
    • 1attice 3y ago
      Wait till you read Strunk & White