propagandize
[ prop-uh-gan-dahyz ]
/ ˌprɒp əˈgæn daɪz /
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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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 KennedyTo supplement the formal media of communication, there are about 25,000 Party agitators who propagandize among the masses.
Area Handbook for Albania|Eugene K. KeefeThey also propagandize against religion and such so-called crimes as laziness and indifference.
Area Handbook for Albania|Eugene K. KeefeThey 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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