deceptive communication
[/dɪˈsɛptɪv kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: deceptive communications
comunicação enganosa
1. The act of conveying false, misleading, or distorted information intentionally to deceive someone
The company's deceptive communication about the product's benefits led to consumer complaints.
A comunicação enganosa da empresa sobre os benefícios do produto resultou em reclamações de consumidores.
2. Messages or statements designed to mislead or create a false impression in the recipient's mind
Politicians often resort to deceptive communication to manipulate public opinion.
Políticos frequentemente recorrem à comunicação enganosa para manipular a opinião pública.
3. Deliberately withholding or distorting information to prevent someone from making an informed decision
Deceptive communication in advertising is regulated by consumer protection laws.
A comunicação enganosa na publicidade é regulada por leis de proteção ao consumidor.
In both Brazil and the USA, deceptive communication is a serious concern in advertising, politics, and business. In Brazil, there is growing awareness through consumer protection laws (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). In the USA, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) actively regulates deceptive advertising practices. The term carries negative connotations and is increasingly monitored in digital communication and social media contexts in both countries.
NYC Slang
BS communication / bull / running game on someone
Related Idioms & Phrases
pulling the wool over someone's eyes
feeding someone a line
putting on a false front
enganar com palavras de mel (Portuguese: deceive with honeyed words)
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