Word
propagandists
Phoneticspro·pa·gan·dists, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌpɹɑpəˈɡændəsts/
UK/pɹˌɒpɐɡˈændɪsts/
Countable noun
Definition
n. people who spread ideas or stories to make others support a person, group, or cause, often by hiding or twisting facts.
n. people who systematically promote a political cause, doctrine, or movement through biased or misleading communication. Typically implies deliberate manipulation rather than neutral advocacy.
Examples
“Propagandists spread false stories to win public support.”
“During the election, propagandists flooded social media with edited videos that blamed opponents for the crisis.”
“Historians argue that wartime propagandists succeeded less through outright lies than through selective truths that shaped how citizens interpreted events.”
Examples
simple
“Propagandists spread false stories to win public support.”
contextual
“During the election, propagandists flooded social media with edited videos that blamed opponents for the crisis.”
complex
“Historians argue that wartime propagandists succeeded less through outright lies than through selective truths that shaped how citizens interpreted events.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “propagandists” in context.
Verb
01. denounce propagandists
“The opposition leader publicly denounced propagandists for inciting hatred.”
verb + noun
02. dismiss as propagandists
“The government dismissed critical reporters as propagandists.”
verb + prep + noun
03. employ propagandists
“The regime employs propagandists to shape public opinion at home.”
verb + noun
04. expose propagandists
“Journalists worked to expose propagandists spreading fake videos online.”
verb + noun
05. fund propagandists
“Leaked documents showed oligarchs helped fund propagandists abroad.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. paid propagandists
“The campaign relied on paid propagandists to flood social media with slogans.”
adj + noun
07. party propagandists
“Party propagandists toured factories to promote the new five-year plan.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. army of propagandists
“The leader deployed an army of propagandists to defend the war.”
noun + prep + noun
09. group of propagandists
“A small group of propagandists controlled all major newspapers.”
noun + prep + noun
10. network of propagandists
“A troll farm built a vast network of propagandists across platforms.”
noun + prep + noun
11. a network of paid propagandists
“The investigation uncovered a network of paid propagandists operating abroad.”
12. dismiss critics as propagandists
“The ministry routinely dismisses critics as propagandists for foreign media.”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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