Definitions

public opinion

NOUN

common belief

Synonyms

WEAK

climate of opinion community sentiment consensus gentium conventional wisdom general belief group pressure popular belief prevailing belief prevailing sentiment public belief social pressure special-interest pressure vox pop vox populi

Example Sentences

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Stories of civilian deprivation could also turn public opinion in the U.S. even further against the war.

From The Wall Street Journal

He adds that he has "always had limited engagement with social media and public opinion" as he knows that "no one will be able to please everybody".

From BBC

There are no political public opinion polls in Cuba.

From Los Angeles Times

"This decision is not going to change everything, but it helps us to sway public opinion," she insisted.

From Barron's

But public opinion appears to be shifting in their favour.

From BBC