To twist facts and manipulate language with clever arguments; to engage in sophistry or use one's intelligence for deceitful purposes.
那位律师总是喜欢舞文饰智，把简单的案情说得扑朔迷离，企图混淆视听
The lawyer always resorted to sophistry, making a simple case convoluted in an attempt to mislead the audience.
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