1. The intentional and planned distribution or transmission of something, typically information, disease, or a substance, with full knowledge and purpose
The deliberate spread of misinformation on social media has become a serious concern.
A disseminação deliberada de desinformação nas redes sociais tornou-se uma preocupação séria.
2. The act of intentionally expanding the reach or scope of something
The company was accused of the deliberate spread of propaganda.
A empresa foi acusada da disseminação deliberada de propaganda.