false flagging
"False flagging" involves deceptive tactics where actions are made to appear as if carried out by another party, often used in political or military contexts.
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Definition
C1Military Strategy
(technical, formal)A deceptive operation where an attack is made to look like it was executed by another nation or group.
Example
- The country was accused of false flagging to justify their military invasion.
- False flagging can manipulate public opinion to support a war.
C1Politics
(formal)A tactic where an entity misrepresents the origin of its actions to blame another party.
Example
- The politician was involved in false flagging to discredit his opponent.
- False flagging is a common tactic in political smear campaigns.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "false flagging":
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