manipulating facts
[məˈnɪpjuleɪtɪŋ fækts]
verb phrase / gerund
manipulação de fatos
1. the act of presenting or altering factual information in a deceptive way to achieve a desired outcome or persuade someone
The politician was accused of manipulating facts to make his record look better than it actually was.
O político foi acusado de manipular fatos para fazer seu histórico parecer melhor do que realmente era.
2. deliberately distorting, misrepresenting, or cherry-picking facts to support a particular narrative or agenda
Manipulating facts about climate change undermines public understanding of environmental issues.
Manipular fatos sobre mudanças climáticas prejudica a compreensão pública das questões ambientais.
3. presenting selective or incomplete information while omitting relevant context or contradictory evidence
The media outlet was criticized for manipulating facts in their report about the incident.
O veículo de mídia foi criticado por manipular fatos em seu relatório sobre o incidente.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, manipulating facts is widely recognized as a serious ethical violation. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in political discourse and journalism criticism. In the USA, it's commonly associated with 'fake news' rhetoric and has become increasingly prevalent in contemporary political and social media discussions. Both cultures view fact manipulation as undermining trust in institutions and democratic processes.
NYC Slang
playing fast and loose with the facts; cooking the books; bending the truth
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