doublethink
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of doublethink
double + think 1; coined by George Orwell in his novel 1984 (1949)
Example Sentences
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This is hardly Orwellian doublethink, however, this notion that even the worst among us shouldn’t be violated by our colleagues.
From The Guardian • Dec. 10, 2019
From Orwell’s evocation of the totalitarian superstate of Oceania, new words entered the language: doublethink, thoughtcrime, newspeak and Big Brother.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2019
When it comes to celebrity news, it can sometimes be difficult to keep the doublethink going.
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2018
It wasn't hard to tell where she learned that doublethink can be incredibly effective.
From Salon • Sep. 1, 2018
Even to understand the word “doublethink” involved the use of doublethink.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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