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propaganda

[ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə]
nounfemininepl: propagandas
propaganda
1. Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
O governo usou propaganda para influenciar a opinião pública durante a guerra.
2. The dissemination of ideas, information, or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
Social media has become a tool for spreading propaganda.
As redes sociais se tornaram uma ferramenta para disseminar propaganda.
3. Advertising or promotional material for a product or service
The company's propaganda campaign was very effective in increasing sales.
A campanha de propaganda da empresa foi muito eficaz em aumentar as vendas.
Synonyms
publicityadvertisingpromotionmisinformationdisinformation
Antonyms
truthfactreality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propaganda
Standard term used for advertising and political messaging
Rio de Janeiro
propaganda
Common usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
propaganda
Standard usage in business and media contexts
Portugal
propaganda
Less commonly used for advertising; 'publicidade' is preferred for commercial ads

Related Idioms & Phrases

propaganda machine
anti-propaganda
propaganda war
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