propagandize

[ prop-uh-gan-dahyz ]

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verb (used with object),prop·a·gan·dized, prop·a·gan·diz·ing.

to subject to propaganda: The Foreign Affairs department developed a plan to propagandize enemy countries.
to propagate or publicize (principles, dogma, etc.) by means of propaganda: The newspaper was accused of propagandizing state-approved stories rather than providing factual coverage.

verb (used without object),prop·a·gan·dized, prop·a·gan·diz·ing.

to carry on or disseminate propaganda: Government agencies are supposed to be politically neutral, and are not supposed to propagandize in favor of specific agendas.

Origin of propagandize

First recorded in 1835–45; propagand(a) + -ize

Also especially British, prop·a·gan·dise .
Rarely propagand .

Words Nearby propagandize

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How to use propagandize in a sentence

I do not try to propagandize him, and I see some good characteristics in communism.
Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
They cannot create policy, not even the policy of propaganda; but they can propagandize.
Proclaim Liberty! | Gilbert Seldes
They also propagandize against religion and such so-called crimes as laziness and indifference.
Area Handbook for Albania | Eugene K. Keefe
To supplement the formal media of communication, there are about 25,000 Party agitators who propagandize among the masses.
Area Handbook for Albania | Eugene K. Keefe

British Dictionary definitions for propagandize

propagandize

propagandise

/ (ˌprɒpəˈɡændaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to spread by propaganda
(tr) to subject to propaganda

(intr) to spread or organize propaganda

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