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What words can you use to describe propaganda?

Words to describe propaganda:

General terms:

* Persuasive

* Manipulative

* Deceptive

* Biased

* Misleading

* One-sided

* Controlling

* Coercive

* Dishonest

* Slanted

* Propagandist

Specific techniques:

* Appeals to emotion: (fear, patriotism, anger, etc.)

* Bandwagon: (Everyone is doing it)

* Name-calling: (attacking an opponent)

* Testimonial: (using a celebrity or authority figure)

* Glittering generalities: (using vague but positive words)

* Plain folks: (appealing to ordinary people)

* Transfer: (associating a product or idea with something positive)

* Repetition: (repeating a message over and over)

* Fear mongering: (creating fear to control people)

Negative connotations:

* Brainwashing

* Indoctrination

* Agitation

* Incitement

* Hate speech

* Disinformation

* Misinformation

* Fake news

Neutral terms:

* Information campaign

* Public relations

* Political messaging

* Persuasion techniques

The specific words you choose will depend on the context and the specific type of propaganda you are describing.

Important note: Propaganda is a complex phenomenon, and it can be difficult to define precisely. There is no single, universally accepted definition. However, the words listed above can be helpful in understanding and analyzing propaganda.

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