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Line 1: − prop·a·gan·da -+ − + − 2. the deliberate spreading of such information, rumors, etc.+ − 3. the particular doctrines or principles propagated by an organization or movement.+ − 4. Roman Catholic Church. − a. a committee of cardinals, established in 1622 by Pope Gregory XV, having supervision over foreign missions and the training of priests for these missions. − b. a school (College of Propaganda) established by Pope Urban VIII for the education of priests for foreign missions. − 5. Archaic. an organization or movement for the spreading of propaganda.
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brain·wash·ing
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1. information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
1. a method for systematically changing attitudes or altering beliefs, originated in totalitarian countries, esp. through the use of torture, drugs, or psychological-stress techniques.
2. any method of controlled systematic indoctrination, esp. one based on repetition or confusion: brainwashing by TV commercials.
3. an instance of subjecting or being subjected to such techniques: efforts to halt the brainwashing of captive audiences.