Newspeak (Noun)
Meaning
Deliberately ambiguous and contradictory language used to mislead and manipulate the public; "the welfare state brought its own newspeak".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's speech was peppered with newspeak, carefully crafted to obscure the facts and sway public opinion.
- The government's use of newspeak has become so ingrained that it's difficult to discern truth from spin.
- Their report was filled with newspeak, describing factory closures as "opportunities for restructuring" and mass layoffs as "workforce streamlining."
- Critics argue that the new policy is a prime example of newspeak, disguising draconian measures as measures to protect the public.
- Activists claim that the company's latest marketing campaign is little more than newspeak, downplaying the environmental impact of their products.