psychological warfare

"Psychological warfare" involves tactics aimed at influencing the minds and emotions of adversaries, often used in military and strategic contexts.

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Definition

(technical)The use of propaganda, threats, and other tactics to demoralize or intimidate an enemy.

During the war, psychological warfare was used to break the enemy's will to fight.

(informal)Manipulative actions intended to influence someone's mental state or decisions.

He felt like he was a victim of psychological warfare during the intense negotiations.

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