Troll Factory

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /troʊl ˈfæktəri/

Definitions of troll factory

noun A place or organization where individuals create and spread deceptive or inflammatory content online for the purpose of manipulating public opinion or causing discord

Example Sentences

A1 A troll factory creates fake social media accounts.

A2 The troll factory was shut down for spreading misinformation.

B1 The government is investigating the troll factory for election interference.

B2 The troll factory employed hundreds of people to manipulate online discussions.

C1 The troll factory's operations were exposed by investigative journalists.

C2 The troll factory's sophisticated tactics were designed to influence public opinion.

Examples of troll factory in a Sentence

formal The troll factory was identified as a source of disinformation and propaganda.

informal I heard that the troll factory is paying people to spread fake news online.

slang Don't believe everything you read from that troll factory, it's all lies.

figurative Her mind was like a troll factory, constantly churning out negative thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of troll factory

past tense

trolled

plural

troll factories

comparative

more troll-like

superlative

most troll-like

present tense

trolls

future tense

will troll

perfect tense

have trolled

continuous tense

are trolling

singular

troll factory

positive degree

troll factory

infinitive

to troll

gerund

trolling

participle

trolling

Origin and Evolution of troll factory

First Known Use: 2015 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'troll factory' originated in the context of online disinformation campaigns and propaganda efforts.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a facility or organization that employs individuals to spread misinformation and sow discord on social media platforms, the term 'troll factory' has since evolved to encompass any group or entity engaged in similar activities, often with the backing of a government or political organization.