propagandistically
- adverb
- /ˌprɒpəˈɡændɪstɪkli/
- Literature
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propagandísticamente
- He presented the data propagandistically to support his agenda.
Examples
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The film was criticized for presenting history propagandistically instead of accurately.
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The article was written propagandistically to sway public opinion.
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The speech was delivered propagandistically to persuade the audience to support the new policy.
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Some news outlets report propagandistically rather than presenting unbiased facts.
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The political campaign presented its messages propagandistically to sway public opinion.
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He wrote articles that were propagandistically promoting the government's policies.
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The documentary was criticized for presenting information propagandistically rather than objectively.
Synonyms
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9.9
In a way that clearly favors one side and leaves out facts
In a way that unfairly supports one side
By trying to gain support using people's strong feelings and unfair beliefs instead of reason
To talk with strong feeling to persuade others about a belief or cause
Antonyms
How Persuasive
- Literature
16
5.7
7
3.7
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4.2
61
4.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
propagandistically = propagandistic (transparent) = propaganda + ist + ic + ally
The adverb is formed by a standard derivation from the adjective 'propagandistic' using the adverbial suffix '-ally', yielding a predictable meaning.
Etymology
Propagandistically comes from propaganda, which goes back to a Latin root meaning 'to spread' and is like the English verb propagate ('to spread'). So, to act propagandistically is to spread messages in a biased, persuasive way, and the ending -ally means 'in that way'.