"to play the devil's advocate": a Russian equivalent?

[Wieda, Nina A.]

Dear colleagues,

A student asked me whether there is a Russian equivalent to the expression "to play the devil's advocate."  I have a vague feeling that there is one, but I can't remember what it is.  Can you?

Thank you so much in a advance!

Best wishes,
Nina Wieda

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