debate manipulado
[dɪ'beɪt mə'nɪpjuleɪtɪd / dɛ'batɨ mɐnɪpu'ladу]
nounmasculinepl: debates manipulados
manipulated debate
1. A discussion or argument where one or more participants deliberately distort facts, control the narrative, or use deceptive tactics to influence the outcome in their favor
The debate was manipulated by selective editing of the candidates' statements.
O debate foi manipulado pela edição seletiva das declarações dos candidatos.
2. A public discussion or exchange of views that is rigged or controlled behind the scenes by external parties with hidden agendas
Many citizens felt the televised debate was manipulated to favor one candidate.
Muitos cidadãos sentiram que o debate televisivo foi manipulado para favorecer um candidato.
Related Idioms & Phrases
jogo de cartas marcadas (a rigged game of cards)
cortina de fumaça (smoke and mirrors)
teatro político (political theater)
agenda oculta (hidden agenda)
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