presstitution
- noun
- /prɛsˈtɪtjuːʃən/
- Offensive
- Many believe that presstitution undermines the credibility of news outlets.
Examples
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The rise of presstitution reflects the pursuit of ratings over accurate reporting.
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Many critics argue that presstitution is undermining public trust in the media.
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He accused the network of blatant presstitution during the election coverage.
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The rise of presstitutions has led to a decline in public trust.
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Many media outlets engage in presstitution to boost their ratings and attract more viewers.
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Critics argue that presstitution undermines the public's trust in the news.
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The documentary exposed presstitution in the reporting of political scandals.
Synonyms
Publishing shocking or exaggerated stories to get attention
Reporting that exaggerates and uses shocking stories to attract readers while ignoring the truth
Newspapers or magazines that print scandal stories and invade people's privacy to sell more copies
Newspapers that print shocking and often untrue stories to get more readers
News outlets like some newspapers or TV shows that use gossip and scandal to attract attention
Antonyms
How Ethical
- Offensive
- Literature
- Literature
Surface Forms
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.