twisted citations
[ˈtwɪstɪd saɪˈteɪʃənz]
nounpl: twisted citations
citações distorcidas
1. Quotations or references that have been deliberately or accidentally altered, misrepresented, or taken out of context to support a false narrative or misleading argument
The politician's speech was filled with twisted citations from academic studies to justify his controversial policy.
O discurso do político estava repleto de citações distorcidas de estudos acadêmicos para justificar sua política controversa.
2. Misquoted or selectively edited source material used to deceive or manipulate an audience
The article relied on twisted citations to make its sensational claims appear credible.
O artigo dependia de citações distorcidas para fazer suas alegações sensacionalistas parecerem credíveis.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'twisted citations' is commonly discussed in debates about media literacy, academic integrity, and political discourse. It's frequently used in journalism to criticize misleading arguments and in academia to address citation ethics. The term has become particularly prominent in discussions about fake news and misinformation in the digital age.
NYC Slang
bent quotes, fake citations, cherry-picked quotes
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