false flag
The term "false flag" originates from naval warfare, where ships would fly enemy flags to deceive. Today, it broadly refers to deceptive actions intended to mislead.
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Definition
C1Military and Espionage
(technical)A covert operation designed to deceive by making it appear as though it was carried out by another group or nation.
Example
- The attack was a false flag operation intended to provoke a response from the enemy.
C1Politics
(informal)A tactic where an event or action is falsely attributed to a different political group to manipulate public perception.
Example
- The scandal was later revealed to be a false flag orchestrated to discredit the opposition.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "false flag":
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