Definitions

1. noun

Information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, or institution.

“The government was accused of spreading propaganda to justify the invasion.”

2. noun

Material produced to promote a particular opinion or image.

“The company’s advertising campaign was seen as a form of propaganda to boost its reputation.”

3. verb

To spread information, ideas, or rumors in order to influence people’s opinions or actions.

“The politician was accused of propagating misinformation about his opponents.”