Propaganda

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism

  • The rise of fascism in Europe during the early 20th century had devastating consequences.
  • Some people mistakenly believe that fascism is just another form of authoritarianism.
  • I can't stand those fascist policies, they're so oppressive.
  • The strict rules at the office felt like a form of corporate fascism.

noun the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims

  • The government is implementing new policies to combat terrorism.
  • Terrorism is a serious issue that we need to address.
  • Some people think terrorism is just a bunch of nonsense.
  • The spread of misinformation can be seen as a form of intellectual terrorism.

noun a type of yellow journalism or propaganda that consists of deliberate misinformation or hoaxes spread via traditional print and broadcast news media or online social media

adjective not real or genuine; counterfeit

  • The spread of fake news has become a major concern in the digital age.
  • I can't believe people still fall for fake news on social media.
  • Don't trust everything you read online, there's a lot of fake news out there.
  • Her gossip about me was like fake news spreading like wildfire.

noun A political ideology or system associated with the policies and leadership style of Vladimir Putin, particularly characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and anti-Western sentiment.

  • Putinism is a political ideology that emphasizes centralized authority and nationalism.
  • Some people believe Putinism is a threat to democracy.
  • I'm not a fan of Putinism and its impact on human rights.
  • The rise of Putinism has cast a shadow over international relations.