psywar

/ˈsaɪwɒr/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of warfare that involves the use of propaganda, deception, and other non-physical means to demoralize or disrupt the enemy’s will to fight.

“The government was accused of engaging in a psywar campaign against the opposition party.”

2. verb

To engage in or conduct a psywar campaign.

“The military was psywaring the enemy, trying to break their morale with psychological tactics.”

Synonyms

  • information warfare
  • moral warfare
  • psychological warfare

Antonyms

  • conventional warfare
  • kinetic warfare