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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.

Hypernyms

  • Manufacturing
  • Manufacture
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