Propagandize: meaning, definitions and examples
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propagandize
[ ˈprɑː.pə.ɡæn.daɪz ]
media
To spread ideas, information, or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- During the election campaign, both political parties tried to propagandize their agendas through social media.
- The dictator used state-controlled media to propagandize the population and manipulate public opinion.
education
To promote a particular political or religious cause or point of view, especially by deceitful or misleading means.
Synonyms
brainwash, indoctrinate, manipulate
Examples of usage
- The extremist group was propagandizing vulnerable young people through online forums.
- The cult leader used charismatic speeches to propagandize his followers and control their thoughts.
Translations
Translations of the word "propagandize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 propagandear
🇮🇳 प्रचार करना
🇩🇪 propagieren
🇮🇩 menyebarkan propaganda
🇺🇦 пропагувати
🇵🇱 propagować
🇯🇵 宣伝する
🇫🇷 faire de la propagande
🇪🇸 propagandear
🇹🇷 propaganda yapmak
🇰🇷 선전하다
🇸🇦 نشر الدعاية
🇨🇿 propagovat
🇸🇰 propagovať
🇨🇳 宣传
🇸🇮 propagirati
🇮🇸 útvarpa áróðri
🇰🇿 насихаттау
🇬🇪 პროპაგანდირება
🇦🇿 təbliğ etmək
🇲🇽 propagandear
Word origin
The word 'propagandize' originated from the noun 'propaganda', which comes from the Latin word 'propagare' meaning 'to spread' or 'to propagate'. The term 'propaganda' initially referred to the spreading of information to promote a particular doctrine or cause. Over time, 'propagandize' evolved from this concept, taking on a more negative connotation associated with spreading biased or misleading information for manipulative purposes.
See also: propagandist.