Mammoth Memory

Colour (an argument) – Influence or distort someone's argument; especially in a negative way

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(Pronounced kul-uh)

To remember the definition of the word colour, use the following mnemonic:

She presented a highly coloured argument – her view had been distorted by a group with bizarre views.

She presented a highly coloured argument – her view had been distorted by a group with bizarre views.

 

Examples of colour (an argument) in a sentence

Her view of the royal family was coloured by her extremely anti-royalist parents.

The older pupils attempted to colour the new starters perception of the headteacher.

The candidate was unabashed in his blatant attempt to colour her opinion of the opposition.