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Flag Waving (Noun)

Meaning

An appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The politician's speech was criticized for being nothing more than flag-waving, failing to address the real issues affecting the country.
  • The commercial's flag-waving portrayal of the war hero was seen as insensitive by some viewers.
  • The flag-waving rally was attended by thousands of people, all showing their support for the troops.
  • The documentary was accused of flag-waving, glossing over the complexities of the conflict and presenting a simplistic view.
  • The movie's flag-waving ending was panned by critics, who felt it was overly sentimental and manipulative.

Synonyms

  • Jingoism

Hypernyms

  • Demagogy
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