单词 | propaganda |
释义 | propaganda (once / 721 pages) n Propaganda is the spreading of information in support of a cause. It’s not so important whether the information is true or false or if the cause is just or not — it’s all propaganda. The word propaganda is often used in a negative sense, especially for politicians who make false claims to get elected or spread rumors to get their way. In fact, any campaign that is used to persuade can be called propaganda. WORD FAMILYpropaganda: propagandas, propagandise, propagandist, propagandistic, propagandize+/propagandise: propagandising/propagandist: propagandists/propagandistic: propagandistically/propagandize: propagandized, propagandizes, propagandizing USAGE EXAMPLESRecent propaganda from the communist government intentionally released sensitive, military information. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) But Mr. Xi is demanding that the propaganda apparatus step up its game. New York Times(Dec 31, 2016) Showing the beauty of the Middle Eastern heritage, he said, “is the best answer to the Islamist propaganda of hate, destruction and death.” New York Times(Dec 31, 2016) n information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause Hypo|Hyper agitprop political propaganda (especially communist propaganda) communicated via art and literature and cinema info, information a message received and understood |
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