prop·a·gan·dize

[prop-uh-gan-dahyz] verb, prop·a·gan·dized, prop·a·gan·diz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to propagate or publicize (principles, dogma, etc.) by means of propaganda.
2.
to subject to propaganda: to propagandize enemy countries.
verb (used without object)
3.
to carry on or disseminate propaganda.
Also, especially British, prop·a·gan·dise.


Origin:
1835–45; propagand(a) + -ize

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propagandize or propagandise (ˌprɒpəˈɡændaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (tr) to spread by propaganda
2.  (tr) to subject to propaganda
3.  (intr) to spread or organize propaganda
 
propagandise or propagandise
 
vb

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Example sentences
The media in particular, especially in the early stages, propagandize in favor
  of war.
To propagandize lies and distortions successfully to a citizenry does not
  validate the lies and distortions.
The author is not propagandize science, he is playing politics.
For example, a survey about how to communicate better could be seen as how to
  propagandize.
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