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Some of the most common weasel words used in advertising or marketing include "best", "rare", "recommended", "healthy", "exclusive", and all sorts of subjective positive labels. Also, weasel words can include phrases like "experts agree...", "experts recommend...", or claims like "studies show that..." or "9 out of 10 doctors / experts / whatever recommend...". Also, statements like "Up to 80% off" can be weasel words.

These words and phrases can fool some people, leading them to buy a product based on misleading advertising...but they often don't fool people, especially the smarter shoppers, who will be put off by them. They can thus backfire and harm a company.

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Weasel words in advertisements (such as "up to 70% off" or "experts agree that..." or "studies have shown...") can sometimes fool people and convince them to buy a product that they would not otherwise want to buy. However, weasel words can also harm a company advertising with them. People can be put off by the use of weasel words, and can form a negative association with the company, becoming less likely to buy their products. In extreme examples where the weasel words are used to mislead, they can result in lawsuits from individuals or punitive action by the Federal Trade Commission for false advertising.


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