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to hasbara

to hasbara

9.9
To speak in public to support Israel's policies or image
  • verb
  • Jargon
: 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.