Pronunciation: /sɑk ˈpʌpɪtri/
noun a deceptive practice in which a person creates multiple fake identities to manipulate online discussions or forums
A1 Sock puppetry is when someone uses fake accounts to manipulate online discussions.
A2 I learned about sock puppetry in my digital literacy class.
B1 The company was accused of engaging in sock puppetry to boost their online reviews.
B2 Sock puppetry can have serious consequences for a brand's reputation.
C1 The investigation revealed a sophisticated sock puppetry scheme involving multiple social media platforms.
C2 Experts in cybersecurity are constantly working to combat the threat of sock puppetry in online communities.
formal Sock puppetry refers to the deceptive practice of creating fake online identities to manipulate discussions or deceive others.
informal Using sock puppetry to boost your social media following is unethical and dishonest.
slang I heard that some companies use sock puppetry to make their products seem more popular than they actually are.
figurative In the world of politics, sock puppetry is often used to spread misinformation and influence public opinion.
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