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to hasbara

to hasbara

9.9
To speak in public to support Israel's policies or image
  • verb
  • Jargon
translation icon : defender
  • The organization trained its members to hasbara effectively during public debates.

Examples

  • She often hasbara on social media to defend Israel's image during controversial discussions.

  • Many students volunteered to hasbara at international conferences to explain Israel's position.

  • She often hasbara on social media when controversial news about Israel is shared.

  • Many activists hasbaraed in favor of Israel's actions.

  • Israel hasbaraed its military actions during the conflict.

  • Many students volunteered to hasbara at international conferences to promote Israel's policies.

  • The organization trained its members to hasbara effectively in public forums about Israel.

Compounds

9.1

A public relations plan used to explain and defend Israel's government actions to people abroad

How Persuasive

to propagandize
  • Literature
5 9.1
to hasbara
  • Jargon
9.9
to defend
691 2.8
to promote
252 3.5
to advocate
343 3.7
to explain
1.0
to mention
1.0

Surface Forms

hasbara infinitive

Etymology

Hasbara comes from the Hebrew verb lehasbir 'to explain'. So to hasbara is to publicly explain or defend Israel's actions or image.