propagandize

[ prop-uh-gan-dahyz ]
/ ˌprɒp əˈgæn daɪz /
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verb (used with object), prop·a·gan·dized, prop·a·gan·diz·ing.

to propagate or publicize (principles, dogma, etc.) by means of propaganda.
to subject to propaganda: to propagandize enemy countries.

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

to carry on or disseminate propaganda.

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

Origin of propagandize

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

Words nearby propagandize

prop, propaedeutic, propagable, propaganda, propagandist, propagandize, propagate, propagation, propagative, propagator, propagule
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Words related to propagandize

program, plant, train, influence, school, initiate, instruct, convince, drill, brainwash, implant, ground, inculcate, teach, instill, imbue, break down, work over

Example sentences from the Web for propagandize

  • 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

  • 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

  • They also propagandize against religion and such so-called crimes as laziness and indifference.

    Area Handbook for Albania|Eugene K. Keefe

  • They cannot create policy, not even the policy of propaganda; but they can propagandize.

    Proclaim Liberty!|Gilbert Seldes

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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