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presstitution

presstitution

9.9
A practice of reporting false or biased news to get attention
  • noun
  • /prɛsˈtɪtjuːʃən/
  • Offensive
translation icon : periodismo prostituido (ofensivo)
  • Many believe that presstitution undermines the credibility of news outlets.

Examples

  • The rise of presstitution reflects the pursuit of ratings over accurate reporting.

  • Many critics argue that presstitution is undermining public trust in the media.

  • He accused the network of blatant presstitution during the election coverage.

  • The rise of presstitutions has led to a decline in public trust.

  • Many media outlets engage in presstitution to boost their ratings and attract more viewers.

  • Critics argue that presstitution undermines the public's trust in the news.

  • The documentary exposed presstitution in the reporting of political scandals.

Synonyms

sensationalism
vspresstitution
  • Literature
12 7.0

Publishing shocking or exaggerated stories to get attention

is about deliberately trading ethics and truth for profit and bias
yellow journalism
vspresstitution
  • Literature
2 5.2

Reporting that exaggerates and uses shocking stories to attract readers while ignoring the truth

focuses on deliberate ethics breaches to sell distorted or biased news
gutter press
vspresstitution
  • Offensive
1 8.1

Newspapers or magazines that print scandal stories and invade people's privacy to sell more copies

accuses journalists of trading ethics for profit and biased reporting
yellow press
vspresstitution
  • Literature
7.1

Newspapers that print shocking and often untrue stories to get more readers

focuses on corrupt reporting aimed at profit rather than accurate information
yellow media
vspresstitution
  • Literature
7.4

News outlets like some newspapers or TV shows that use gossip and scandal to attract attention

describes the same ethical compromise but emphasizes biased or distorted reporting

Antonyms

132 4.4

Being whole and not broken, for example in a building or file

How Ethical

fabrication
29 6.5
presstitution
  • Offensive
9.9
sensationalism
  • Literature
12 7.0
biased reporting
  • Literature
1 5.5

Surface Forms

presstitution singular

Morphology

presstitution = presstitute (semi-transparent) = press + prostitute + ion

The noun is formed by adding -ion to the slang base 'presstitute' (a blend of 'press' and 'prostitute'); the intended meaning is inferable but requires awareness of the blend and slang usage.

Etymology

Presstitution is a modern slang mix of press, meaning 'the news media', and prostitution, meaning 'selling oneself' for money. The image of journalists 'selling' their integrity helps explain why presstitution means corrupt or sensational reporting done for profit or attention.