propaganda

[prop-uh-gan-duh] / ˌprɒp əˈgæn də /

NOUN

information that is designed to mislead or persuade

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disinformation hype indoctrination publicity

STRONG

advertising agitprop announcement brainwashing doctrine evangelism handout hogwash implantation inculcation newspeak promotion promulgation proselytism publication

Antonyms

WEAK

truth

Example Sentences

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The United States had threatened TikTok with a total ban over concerns the platform could be used to harvest Americans' data or spread propaganda.

From Barron's

Countless propaganda posters call for people to enlist with the army, crowding out adverts for a production of "Swan Lake" at the local theatre.

From Barron's

"He didn't do anything wrong. This is not propaganda," Yasenovskyi added.

From Barron's

Rule 50.2 of the Olympic Charter states: "No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas."

From BBC

Since 2021, she has been serving a 13-year sentence for "propaganda activity against the state" and "collusion against state security", charges she denies.

From BBC

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