propaganda ploy

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A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage using propaganda.

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  • The opposition dismissed the government's tax cut as a mere propaganda ploy before the election.
  • Critics argued that the release of the prisoners was a calculated propaganda ploy to improve the country's image.
  • The dictator's sudden visit to the local hospital was seen by many as a cynical propaganda ploy.
  • They recognized the peace offer as a propaganda ploy intended to stall for time.
  • The company's latest environmental initiative was labeled a propaganda ploy by climate activists.
  • The state-run media used the sporting event as a propaganda ploy to stir up nationalistic fervor.
  • Is this new policy a genuine reform or just another propaganda ploy by the administration?
  • The general dismissed the enemy's surrender offer as a desperate propaganda ploy.
  • Journalists were wary of being used in the regime's latest propaganda ploy during the summit.
  • The sudden donation to charity was widely criticized as a propaganda ploy to distract from the corporate scandal.