propagandize
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌprɒpəˈɡændaɪz/
KK: /prɑːpəˈɡændaɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To spread information or ideas, often in a biased or misleading way, to promote a particular cause or viewpoint.
Example
The group began to propagandize their beliefs through social media.
Tense Forms
Past: propagandized
Past Participle: propagandized
Conversation
I heard some news outlets tend to propagandize about political issues.
Yeah, it’s crazy how they twist facts to fit their agenda.
It makes it hard to know what's really going on.
Exactly! We need to be critical of what we read.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
promote
advocate
campaign
Antonyms
suppress
censor
discredit
transitive verb
Definition
To promote or spread information, often biased or misleading, about a particular idea or cause to influence people's opinions.
Example
The government tried to propagandize the benefits of the new policy through various media channels.
Tense Forms
Past: propagandized
Past Participle: propagandized
Conversation
Have you noticed how some news outlets try to propagandize their views?
Yeah, it can be really obvious sometimes, can't it?
It's frustrating because it makes it hard to find the truth.
Root Explanation
Propagandize → It is formed from "propaganda" (from Latin *propagare*, meaning to spread or propagate) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "propagandize" means to make something into propaganda or to spread ideas or information in a biased or misleading way.
Memory Tip
Think of 'spreading' ideas ('propagare') and 'making' them influential ('-ize'). This helps you remember that propagandize means to spread ideas, often in a persuasive or biased manner.
Visually Confused Words
repaganize
paganize