propaganda
nounUK /ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/
US /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/
Information that is shared to make people think a certain way.
The poster was propaganda that made the enemy look scary.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Ideas or statements that are often false and spread to help a cause or leader.
The government used propaganda to keep everyone loyal.
3. A group or organization that spreads ideas to promote a cause.
The office was set up as a propaganda unit during the war.
4. The act of spreading ideas to influence how people think.
Propaganda can change opinions quickly during an election.