propaganda
n. uncountablen. information, often false or misleading, that a government or group spreads to make people agree with them. It is used to shape how the public thinks about a political cause or leader.
n. information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, disseminated to promote a political cause or point of view. It is typically associated with state-sponsored campaigns designed to manipulate public opinion.
The government used posters and radio broadcasts as propaganda during the war.
The dictator relied on state-run television to broadcast propaganda, ensuring the citizens only heard positive stories about his leadership.
Modern propaganda often disguises itself as grassroots activism on social media, making it increasingly difficult for the average voter to distinguish between genuine public sentiment and coordinated manipulation.
Takes a singular verb. Frequently collocates with verbs such as 'spread', 'disseminate', or 'broadcast'.