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Meaning of propagandize
to promote or disseminate a particular ideology or point of view
Etymology of propagandize
The word "propagandize" originated in the 17th century from the Latin "propaganda", which referred to a committee of cardinals in the Catholic Church responsible for spreading the faith
The term "propaganda" was later adopted in the 19th century to refer to the dissemination of information, ideas, or principles, often with the intention of influencing public opinion or behavior
Synonyms
indoctrinate
brainwash
persuade
convince
manipulate
influence
promote
publicize
advertise
advocate
espouse
champion
endorse
support
glorify
extol
laud
eulogize
praise
commend
extol
laud
magnify
aggrandize
inflate
exaggerate
distort
misrepresent
deceive
dupe
hoodwink
beguile
mislead
delude
deceive
lie
misinform
disinform
confuse
perplex
bewilder
mystify
obscure
obfuscate
muddle
befog
bedazzle
dazzle
bedevil
bewitch
enchant
captivate
enthrall
entice
lure
tempt
seduce
coax
cajole
wheedle
blandish
flatter
fawn
adulate
idolize
lionize
deify
apotheosize
beatify
canonize
sanctify
hallow
consecrate
anoint
bless
consecrate
Definitions
- To promote or disseminate a particular ideology, doctrine, or point of view, often in a biased or misleading way
- * To persuade or convince people to adopt a particular ideology, doctrine, or point of view, often through the use of selective or misleading information
Usage Examples
- The government has been accused of using state-controlled media to propagandize its policies and suppress dissenting voices
- * The company has been criticized for using manipulative advertising tactics to propagandize its products and deceive consumers
Antonyms
inform
educate
enlighten
illuminate
clarify
expound
explain
explicate
interpret
elucidate
expose
reveal
disclose
divulge
uncover
unmask
debunk
discredit
refute
counter
contradict
oppose
resist
defy
challenge
question
criticize
censure
condemn
denounce
deplore
reprehend
reprove
reproach
admonish
caution
warn
advise
counsel
guide
direct